8 Questions
What theory suggests that behavior is driven by the desire to maintain a balanced internal state?
Incentive Theory
Which part of the brain is associated with triggering the start of eating?
Lateral Hypothalamus
Who proposed the theory that emotions are the result of physiological changes in response to a stimulus?
James-Lange Theory
What is motivation?
An internal state that drives goal-directed behavior
How is motivation contrasted with amotivation?
Motivation is a force that explains goal-directed behavior, while amotivation is a state of apathy or listlessness
What characterizes motivational states?
Direction, intensity, and persistence
What does the intensity of a motivational state affect?
Whether the state is translated into action and how much effort is employed
How is motivation often divided in terms of phases?
Establishing a goal and attempting to reach the goal
Test your knowledge of motivation theories, key terms, and factors influencing motivation with this quiz. Explore concepts such as instinct theory, drive-reduction theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the role of the nervous system, and psychological factors like achievement and fear of failure. See if you can recall Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the overjustification effect.
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