Understanding Motivation
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Where does the word 'motivation' come from?

  • Greek word meaning 'to rest'
  • Latin word meaning 'to move' (correct)
  • Spanish word meaning 'to speak'
  • French word meaning 'to sing'

    • What is motivation according to the text?

  • A factor that influences activities to meet needs or wants (correct)
  • A form of entertainment
  • A feeling of satisfaction
  • A physical need for food

    • Which type of motivation involves acting for the reward or satisfaction inherent in the action itself?

  • Intrinsic motivation (correct)
  • Extrinsic motivation
  • Social motivation
  • Biological motivation

    • In the context of the text, what does extrinsic motivation involve?

    <p>Acting for external outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may physically cause a person to get up and search for something to eat?

    <p>Feeling cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome of offering a child money for every 'A' on a report card, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>'A' grades becoming less valuable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of motivation with their definitions:

    <p>Intrinsic motivation = Acting because the act itself is rewarding internally Extrinsic motivation = Acting because the outcome is external to the person Physical need for food = Causing a person to get up and search for something to eat Latin word 'Mover' = Origin of the word 'motivation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with the type of motivation they represent:

    <p>Getting up to go into the kitchen = Physical need for food Offering a bonus for increased performance = Extrinsic motivation Cooking something to eat = Result of physical hunger Acting because the act itself is satisfying = Intrinsic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scenarios with the type of motivation they exemplify:

    <p>Giving money for every 'A' on a report card = Extrinsic motivation Feeling satisfied by performing an action = Intrinsic motivation Searching for something to eat when hungry = Physical need leading to action Relaxing in front of the television = Scenario prompting physical movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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