Understanding Motivation

Understanding Motivation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Professional Development, Life Skills, Business, Education

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Sophia Harris

Used 1+ times

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The video explores the concept of motivation, emphasizing that it is not something one owns but rather knowledge that can be learned. It discusses the importance of setting intrinsically motivated goals, overcoming the 'middle problem' where motivation declines, and balancing multiple life goals. The role of support systems in maintaining motivation is highlighted, using the Curie family as an example. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to be wise in their approach to motivation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's perspective on losing motivation?

Motivation is a trait that some people are born with.

Motivation is a temporary feeling that comes and goes.

Motivation is not something you can lose because you never owned it.

Motivation is like a car key that can be misplaced.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe motivation?

As a muscle that needs to be strengthened.

As a form of knowledge that can be learned.

As an innate ability that some people have.

As a fleeting emotion that is hard to control.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common reason for abandoning goals, according to the speaker?

People lose interest in the process of achieving them.

Goals are often too difficult to achieve.

People lack the resources to achieve their goals.

Goals are not important enough to pursue.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'middle problem' in motivation?

The struggle to find motivation at the end of a project.

The challenge of setting realistic goals.

The decline in motivation during the middle of a project.

The difficulty in starting a new project.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy does the speaker suggest for dealing with setbacks?

Removing ego to facilitate learning.

Avoiding challenges altogether.

Focusing solely on the end goal.

Ignoring the setbacks and moving on.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest balancing work and family goals?

By focusing on one goal at a time.

By viewing them as competing interests.

By finding harmony and balance between them.

By prioritizing work over family.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of anticipating temptations, according to the speaker?

It helps in avoiding them completely.

It makes you more prepared and less tempted.

It allows you to indulge without guilt.

It reduces the frequency of temptations.

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