5 Questions
What is motivation?
A need or desire that energizes behavior and directs it toward a goal
What is an example of extrinsic motivation?
Going to work for money
Which type of motivation involves biologically instigated drives?
Drive
What is intrinsic motivation?
Performing an action for internal satisfaction
What drives motivated behaviors in many cases?
Both biology and cognition/learning
Study Notes
Understanding Motivation
- Motivation is a need or desire that energizes behavior and directs it toward a goal, either starting or stopping behavior.
- It encompasses internal and external forces that drive thoughts, moods, and behaviors.
- Types of motivation include drive, which is biologically instigated, and motive, which is learned.
- Many motivated behaviors have roots in both biology and cognition/learning.
- Extrinsic motivation involves performing an action for an outcome external to the person, such as a reward or threat of punishment.
- An example of extrinsic motivation is going to work for money.
- Intrinsic motivation involves performing an action for the inherent satisfaction or enjoyment it brings.
- Motivation to go to college can stem from both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
- Drive creates a state of tension that humans seek to correct, such as drinking water to satisfy thirst.
- Achievement is an example of a motive-based motivational process that is learned.
- Understanding the different types of motivation is crucial for comprehending human behavior and decision-making.
- Motivation can be influenced by both biological and environmental factors.
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