Ch14: Diseases of Motivation

Some people have serious problems with their motivation. What are these problems? And how do you 'cure' them?

• Lack of clear goals and setting achievable targets

• Having too many goals at once

• Ignoring the importance of rest and relaxation

• All of the above

What is the common mistake in people's understanding of motivation?

• They believe motivation is a constant trait.

• They think motivation is unnecessary.

• They assume motivation is the same for everyone.

• They consider motivation to be purely external.

Which of the following is a symptom of learned helplessness?

• High intensity of effort

• Attributing a loss to luck or to an opponent’s unfair skill

• Winning easily

• Expecting the win

What are some causes of motivational issues according to the text?

• Losing often, no matter what you do

• Often playing against unfair opponents

• Late maturation as a child, a 'late bloomer'

• All of these

Some causes of the 'Fear of Failure' condition are:

• Perfectionism and high expectations

• Lack of interest in success

• Excessive confidence

• Indifference to outcomes

Which of the following is a symptom of 'Fear of Success'?

• Avoiding competitive situations

• Unrealistic expectations from others

• Adhere to personal goals, not fans' expectations

What are the causes of 'Fear of Success'?

• Lack of self-confidence

• Fear of change

• Fear of increased expectations

• All of the above

What does 'Unwrap your identity from your performance' mean in the context of motivational cures?

• It means to separate your self-worth from your achievements.

• It means to focus solely on your performance.

• It means to identify yourself with your success.

• It means to ignore your identity completely.

The term 'pathological' in the context of Pathological Perfectionism means:

• a normal and healthy level of perfectionism

• an extreme and unhealthy level of perfectionism

• a temporary phase of perfectionism

• a motivational level of perfectionism

Two symptoms of Pathological Perfectionism are:

• High standards and self-criticism

• Laziness and procrastination

• Confidence and assertiveness

• Empathy and understanding