Motivation Theories Quiz
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What is motivation?

  • A force that explains past behaviors
  • A simple phenomenon with a precise definition
  • An internal state that drives goal-directed behavior (correct)
  • A state of apathy or listlessness

    • How is motivation contrasted with amotivation?

  • Motivation and amotivation have the same meaning
  • Motivation is a state of apathy, while amotivation drives goal-directed behavior
  • Motivation is a force that explains behavior, while amotivation is a state of apathy (correct)
  • Motivation is a simple phenomenon, while amotivation is complex

    • What are the characteristics of motivational states?

  • Intensity, persistence, and effort
  • Intensity, complexity, and duration
  • Direction, intensity, and persistence (correct)
  • Direction, complexity, and effort

    • How is the direction of a motivational state defined?

    <p>By the goal it aims to achieve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two phases into which motivation is often divided?

    <p>Establishing a goal and attempting to reach it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is motivation?

    <p>An internal state that drives goal-directed behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is motivation contrasted with amotivation?

    <p>Motivation is a driving force, while amotivation is a state of apathy or listlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of motivational states?

    <p>Direction, intensity, and persistence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the intensity of a motivational state affect?

    <p>Whether the state is translated into action and how much effort is employed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is motivation often divided in terms of phases?

    <p>Establishing a goal and attempting to reach the goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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