14.2 Theories of motivation 14.2 What are some theories of motivation Motivation and behavioral learning theory The behavior that have been reinforced in the past are likely to be repeated than behaviors that have not been reinforced or have been punished Accordingly, students who have been reinforced for studying(receiving good grades or the approval of teachers and parents will be motivated to study. On the contrary, the students who have not been reinforced--, unmotivated. Those who have been punished might be motivated to avoid studying.14.2 Theories of motivation • 14.2 What are some theories of motivation? • Motivation and behavioral learning theory • The behavior that have been reinforced in the past are likely to be repeated than behaviors that have not been reinforced or have been punished. • Accordingly, students who have been reinforced for studying(receiving good grades or the approval of teachers and parents)will be motivated to study. On the contrary, the students who have not been reinforced---, unmotivated. Those who have been punished might be motivated to avoid studying