Understanding Motivation

What is motivation?

• A type of emotion

• A process that maintains goal-directed behavior

• A form of intelligence

• A reward system

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Studying to get a reward from parents

• Exercising to lose weight before a vacation

• Playing piano because it brings personal joy

• Working late to impress your boss

Extrinsic motivation involves:

• Internal satisfaction

• Deep curiosity

• External rewards or pressures

• Biological needs

Which theory focuses on fulfilling basic to advanced human needs?

• Incentive Theory

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Drive Theory

• Achievement Theory

A person works hard in school because they believe their effort will lead to success. This matches:

• Self-Determination Theory

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• Drive Theory

According to Maslow, which need comes after safety?

• Esteem

• Belongingness

• Self-actualization

• Physiological

Which of the following best defines Drive Theory?

• Motivation based on rewards

• Desire to overcome obstacles

• Behavior driven by biological urges

• Struggle between emotion and thought

A student pushes through failure to reach a goal. This is an example of:

• Reward

• Persistence

• Laziness

• Satisfaction

According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is most important?

• External pressure

• Authority control

• Personal autonomy

• Public approval

Working hard for a medal or a cash prize is an example of:

• Intrinsic motivation

• Drive-reduction

• Extrinsic motivation

• Self-actualization