Understanding Motivation

Motivation is an internal state that propels individuals to engage in goal-directed behavior. It is often understood as a force that explains why people or animals initiate, continue, or terminate a certain behavior at a particular time.

Motivational states are characterized by their direction, intensity, and persistence. The direction is shaped by the goal it aims to achieve, intensity is the strength of the state, and persistence refers to how long an individual is willing to engage in an activity.

Motivation is often divided into two phases: in the first phase, the individual establishes a goal, while in the second phase, they attempt to reach this goal.

<p>Intrinsic motivation comes from internal factors like enjoyment and curiosity, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors like obtaining rewards and avoiding punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For conscious motivation, the individual is aware of the motive driving the behavior, which is not the case for unconscious motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state of apathy or listlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Intrinsic is driven by internal factors, while extrinsic is driven by external factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Motivation with a clear awareness of the driving motive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amotivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intrinsic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extrinsic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers