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[[Motivation]] is the driving force of desire behind all deliberate [[Action (philosophy)|actions]] of human beings. Motivation is based on [[emotion]] — specifically, on the search for [[satisfaction]] (positive emotional experiences), and the avoidance of [[conflict]]. Positive and negative is defined by the individual brain state, which may be influenced by social norms: a person may be driven to [[self-injury]] or [[violence]] because their [[brain]] is conditioned to create a positive response to these actions. Motivation is important because it is involved in the performance of all learned responses.

[[Motivation]] is the driving force of desire behind all deliberate [[Action (philosophy)|actions]] of human beings. Motivation is based on [[emotion]] — specifically, on the search for [[satisfaction]] (positive emotional experiences), and the avoidance of [[conflict]]. Positive and negative is defined by the individual brain state, which may be influenced by social norms: a person may be driven to [[self-injury]] or [[violence]] because their [[brain]] is conditioned to create a positive response to these actions. Motivation is important because it is involved in the performance of all learned responses.

Within psychology, conflict avoidance and the [[libido]] are seen to be primary motivators. Within economics motivation is often seen to be based on [[financial]] [[incentive]]s, [[moral]] incentives, or [[coercive]] incentives. Religions generally posit [[Deity|divine]] or [[demon]]ic influences.

Within psychology, conflict avoidance and the [[libido]] are seen to be primary motivators. Within economics motivation is often seen to be based on [[financial]] [[incentive]]s, [[moral]] incentives, or [[coercive]] incentives. Religions generally posit [[divine]] or [[demon]]ic influences.

[[Happiness]], or being happy, is a human emotional condition. The definition of happiness is a common [[philosophy|philosophical]] topic. Some people might define it as the best condition which a human can have — a condition of mental and physical health. Others may define it as [[Freedom (philosophy)|freedom]] from want and distress; [[consciousness]] of the [[goodness and value theory|good]] order of things; assurance of one's place in the [[universe]] or [[society]], [[inner peace]], and so forth.

[[Happiness]], or being happy, is a human emotional condition. The definition of happiness is a common [[philosophy|philosophical]] topic. Some people might define it as the best condition which a human can have — a condition of mental and physical health. Others may define it as [[Freedom (philosophy)|freedom]] from want and distress; [[consciousness]] of the [[goodness and value theory|good]] order of things; assurance of one's place in the [[universe]] or [[society]], [[inner peace]], and so forth.