Effects of motivation
There can be several effects of motivation and one of the most significant efforts is the direct behavior toward particular goals that at the same time can lead to increased effort and energy as well as increase initiation of, and persistence in, activities and also enhance cognitive processing. At the same time this can also determine what consequences are reinforcing and hence lead to improved performance. A fact that should be kept in mind is that the students are not always internally motivated. This fact has been clearly proved by both Abraham Maslow's theory of motivation and Douglas McGregor's Theory. A recent research done of Maslow theory clearly shows that he has placed money at the lowest level of the hierarchy while at the same time he has shown other needs are better motivators to staff. Similarly the other experts on motivation McGregor places money in his Theory X category while he places praise and recognition on the Theory Y category. As a consequence it can be hence determined that these are the people who need situated motivation. This often is found in environmental conditions that the teacher creates. In fact there can be several kinds of motivation and one of the prime among them is the intrinsic motivation, which occurs when people are internally motivated to do something. This is because such a form of motivation either brings them pleasure, they think it is important, or they feel that what they are learning is morally significant and hence it is much different from extrinsic motivation that comes into play when a student is compelled to do something or act a certain way because of factors external to him or her. Money is also a great motivator that allows people to drive themselves to the limit. What sets this apart if that the motivating effect of money that lasts only for a short period and in fact in higher levels of the hierarchy, praise, recognition, and a sense of belonging are far more powerful motivators than money.