An Important Clue About the Definition of the Term "Motivation

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Multiple Choice

An important clue about the definition of the term "motivation" is revealed if we look at its derivation. The root of the word "motivation" in Latin is

• A)to move
• B)to pursue
• C)to achieve
• D)to inspire

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Definitions:

Agency-Structure Literature

Scholarly discourse that explores the dynamic relationship between individual agency (the capacity to act) and social structures (patterns of social arrangement).

Micro-Level Actors

Individuals or small groups that operate or influence processes at a very local or personal level within larger social systems.

Macro-Level

A term used in sociology to refer to the analysis of large-scale social processes, institutions, and structures.

Social Scientific Investigation

An approach to research that involves the systematic study of societal patterns, behaviors, and cultural phenomena using empirical and theoretical methods.