Studying Motivation in ADHD: The Role of Internal Motives and the Relevance of Self Determination Theory
Narrative review arguing ADHD motivation research has historically focused on how external reinforcement (rewards, punishments) shapes behavior while under-studying internal motives -- what a person actually wants and values.
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