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Understanding Motivation

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What is an example of goal-directed behavior in the context of overcoming tension?

Exercising to relieve stress
Watching a movie to relax
Drinking water when thirsty (correct)
Eating ice cream when feeling sad

What could be a consequence of not properly satisfying a need after goal-directed behavior, based on the text?

Apathy towards the situation (correct)
Feeling indifferent towards the outcome
Experiencing joy and contentment
Finding fault in oneself

Which type of motivation involves motives that are unlearned and common to both animals and humans, according to the text?

Extrinsic motivation
Positive motivation
Intrinsic motivation
Basic motives (correct)

What is a characteristic of extrinsic motivation as explained in the text?

Performing actions for external rewards or to avoid punishment (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text differentiate between positive and negative motivating forces?

Positive forces attract individuals towards a goal, while negative forces repel them from an unwanted situation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior may be exhibited by a person who is frustrated with their job, according to the text?

Becoming aggressive towards colleagues or family (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal definition of motivation?

The willingness to make intense and persistent efforts to achieve desired goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of motivation, what is a 'motivator'?

Anything that satisfies a person's need (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'tension' play in the motivation process?

It generates the feeling of being worried and lacking something (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'motive' defined in the context of motivation?

An inner state that moves a person to engage in goal-directed behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text define as 'motivating'?

The process of inducing others to engage in goal-directed behavior by presenting motivators (B) Signup and view all the answers

What generates the feeling that an individual lacks something in the motivation process?

'Need' or an inner state indicating lack (B) Signup and view all the answers