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Where does the word 'motivation' come from?
Latin word meaning 'to move'
What is motivation according to the text?
A factor that influences activities to meet needs or wants
Which type of motivation involves acting for the reward or satisfaction inherent in the action itself?
Intrinsic motivation
In the context of the text, what does extrinsic motivation involve?
Acting for external outcomes
What may physically cause a person to get up and search for something to eat?
Feeling cold
What is a possible outcome of offering a child money for every 'A' on a report card, as mentioned in the text?
'A' grades becoming less valuable
Match the following types of motivation with their definitions:
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'
Match the following actions with the type of motivation they represent:
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
Match the following scenarios with the type of motivation they exemplify:
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
Explore the concept of motivation and how it influences behavior. Learn about the factors that drive individuals to start, direct, and continue activities to fulfill their needs or desires. Discover the origins of the word 'motivation' and its role in human psychology.
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