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Is everyone motivated? Please explain (provide reference if needed).

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The solution discusses if most adults in America motivated.

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The dictionary defines Motivation as:

- The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
- The general desire or willingness of someone to do something

Reference: http://www.google.com/dictionary?aq=f&langpair=en|en&q=motivation&hl=en

Is everyone motivated?

Firstly, who is "everyone?" Would this include people with certain medical conditions that may affect their levels of motivation (e.g. ADD, ADHD, Autism, etc), certain age groups of persons ...

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