The words "motivation" and "emotion" are derived from the same Latin root word. What is the meaning of the Latin root and why is it well-suited in the naming of "motivation"?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• The Latin root means "to move."
• Motivation refers to a process within a person or animal that causes that organism to move toward a goal or away from an unpleasant situation.
• Therefore, motivations literally move us and cause us to act, as the root of the word implies.
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