[[Motivation]] or motive (from Medieval Latin ''motivus'', from ''motus'', past participle of ''movere'' "move") is the conscious or unconscious drive or need that incites a person to some [[Action orientation|action]], inaction or [[behavior]], providing incentive; often a [[Goal setting|goal]] or [[purpose]]. | [[Motivation]] or motive (from Medieval Latin ''motivus'', from ''motus'', past participle of ''movere'' "move") is the conscious or unconscious drive or need that incites a person to some [[Action orientation|action]], inaction or [[behavior]], providing incentive; often a [[Goal setting|goal]] or [[purpose]]. |