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= Theories of Motivation =

= Chapter Objectives = • **Objective 10.1:** Define motivation and describe different theoretical explanations for learner motivation. • **Objective 10.2:** Explain how learners' needs influence their motivation to learn. **Objective 10.3:** Explain how learners' beliefs can influence their motivation to learn. • **Objective 10.4:** Explain how learners' goals can influence their motivation to learn. • **Objective 10.5:** Explain how teachers can capitalize on learners' interests and emotions to increase motivation to learn.