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Future Research

The study of motivation within the field of psychology is a very broad topic, with many different applications. Reflect back on all of the theories of motivation that you explored throughout the course, and all of the motivational studies that you encountered in the Learning Resources. Consider whether and how motivation interests you and how you might apply information presented in the course to future research and contributions to social change. Research in the field of motivation is ongoing—it may be you who makes the next contribution to understanding human motivation.

Post by Day 4 an explanation of how the information presented in this course might be applied to future research and contributions as a scholar-practitioner who effects social change.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.

Respond by Day 7 to at least one of your colleagues' postings in one or more of the following ways:
- Ask a probing question.
- Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting.
- Offer and support an opinion.
- Validate an idea with your own experience.
- Make a suggestion.
- Expand on your colleague's posting.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

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Post by Day 4 an explanation of how the information presented in this course might be applied to future research and contributions as a scholar-practitioner who effects social change.

As a student at Walden University in the Philosophy of psychology program I am required to complete a dissertation that contributes to my field of study and produces social change. I want to complete my future dissertation not only because it is a learning experience but because it is the right thing to do by helping others with the knowledge I am gaining from each learning experience in my classes. I view my program as an opportunity to build knowledge for my future research and goals. I am not only working for myself but for others. All of my courses help me to gain knowledge in the areas of research. I have learned the definition, benefits, and setbacks, of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research as part of my program so far. I already have ideas ...

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