MOTIVATION

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What Latin word is the origin of "motivation?" Options: A. Motus, B. Movere, C. Mobilis, D. Motiva

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Movere

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Which of the following best defines motivation? A. A set of behaviors directed toward a goal, B. The inner drive to seek change, C. Emotional responses to external stimuli, D. The physical effort applied to a task

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The inner drive to seek change

Front

What is the main goal of studying motivation?

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To understand what drives human action and persistence

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an antecedent condition in motivation? A. Physiological needs, B. Psychological needs, C. Implicit needs, D. Personal achievements

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Personal achievements

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Which of the following is NOT a key question in understanding behavior? A. Why does behavior start?, B. What sustains behavior over time?, D. Why does behavior stop?

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Why do people have different personalities?

Front

What is an example of extrinsic motivation? Options: A. Exercising because you enjoy it, B. Reading out of curiosity, C. Studying to earn a reward, D. Painting as a hobby

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Studying to earn a reward

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What does the term “engagement” refer to in motivation?

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The level of involvement in a task.

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Which brain imaging technique detects blood flow changes in the brain? A. EEG, B. fMRI, C. ECG, D. PET scan

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fMRI

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Which of the following is an example of cardiovascular activity related to motivation? A. Increased heart rate due to a challenging task, B. Sweating in response to stress, C. Dilated pupils while reading, D. Jumping in excitement

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Increased heart rate due to a challenging task

Front

What does the phrase "motivation and emotion are intervening variables" mean?

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They serve as links between external events and behavior.