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What is the problem with the idea that the best way to motivate people is to increase their
self-esteem? That is, why don't motivation researchers recommend that practitioners
(e.g., teachers, parents) boost people's self-esteem with the intention of increasing their
motivation?


Definitions:

Stage Of Change

A concept from the Transtheoretical Model which describes the phases an individual goes through in the process of altering behavior.

Temptations

Desires or impulses leading individuals to perform actions they may later regret, often in reference to breaking personal or societal rules.

Relapse

A regression or return to a previous state of health or behavior, often used in the context of substance abuse or mental health.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that identifies six stages of change individuals go through in modifying behavior.

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