The Psychology of Motivation
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What are the main personal factors that influence motivation?

  • Education, social status, intelligence, skills, beliefs, desires
  • Age, gender, ethnicity, religion, experience, aspirations, goals
  • Personality, ability, core self-evaluations, emotions, attitudes, needs (correct)
  • Hobbies, interests, cultural background, values, habits, competencies
  • What is an example of an extrinsic reward?

  • Feeling of accomplishment for completing a task
  • Grades or money (salary, promotions, bonuses) (correct)
  • Recognition from colleagues
  • Sense of purpose and fulfillment
  • Which contextual factor can influence an individual's motivation in the workplace?

  • Social media usage
  • Personal hobbies
  • Family dynamics
  • Organizational culture (correct)
  • What does motivation primarily aim to fulfill?

    <p>Wants and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of leader behavior in influencing motivation?

    <p>It can significantly impact motivation within an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do content perspectives on motivation emphasize?

    <p>Physiological deficiencies that arouse behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to job design perspectives, what is the best way to design jobs?

    <p>Adjust the job around people's strengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of process perspective on motivation?

    <p>Thought processes by which people decide how to act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does reinforcement perspective on motivation primarily consider?

    <p>Types of incentives used to influence employee behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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