what does motivated behavior require
Motivation is a person's internal disposition to be concerned with and approach positive incentives and avoid negative incentives. To further this, an incentive is the anticipated reward or aversive event available in the environment.
Use peer models. 1  People have a fundamental need to feel connected or related to other people. 2  In an academic environment, research shows that students who feel they 'belong' have a higher degree of intrinsic motivation and academic confidence.