The tendency to find academic activities meaningful and worthwhile and try to benefit from them is called as

The correct answer is Motivation to learn.

Important Points

Motivation to learn refers to the inclination or drive to engage in academic activities with the belief that they are meaningful and valuable.

• According to (Brophy, 1988), student motivation to learn is “a student tendency to find academic activities meaningful and worthwhile and to try to derive the intended academic benefits from them”. Student motivation to learn is a critical aspect of learning and student achievement. 
• It involves a desire to acquire knowledge, skills, and understanding, and to derive personal satisfaction and benefit from the learning process.
• Motivation to learn can be influenced by various factors, such as intrinsic interest, personal goals, perceived relevance, and a sense of competence and autonomy. 
• When individuals are motivated to learn, they tend to find academic activities meaningful and worthwhile.
• They believe that the knowledge and skills they acquire through their educational endeavors are valuable and important for their personal growth and development.

Thus The tendency to find academic activities meaningful and worthwhile and try to benefit from them is called Motivation to learn.