All about motivations

Imagine you're a student who finds studying a bit tough. How would you react when faced with tricky questions during your study sessions?

• "I'd rather forget about it and come up with an excuse"

• "I feel like throwing in the towel"

• "I stick to what I know and avoid the rest"

• "If it's too hard, I'd rather skip it"

Hey, ever wondered how "some" psychologists define motivation? Let's find out!

• Is it the directing of energy and passion toward a goal?

• Or maybe it's the ability to be on time for class?

• Could it be the study strategies used by students?

• Or is it the cooperation and respect for others?

Hey there, future scholar! Can you tell us what might make a student really want to dive into their studies?

• Is it when they truly believe they can ace the task?

• Or when they feel like they're in control of their work?

• Maybe it's when they understand why the work is so important?

• Or could it be all of the above?

Let's play a game! Can you tell me the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

• Is it that intrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards, while extrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction?

• Or, is it that intrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards?

• Could it be that intrinsic motivation is only applicable to certain students, while extrinsic motivation applies to all students?

• Or, is there no distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation at all?

What kind of rewards really get students fired up to achieve more?

• Rewards for inputs, like reading a ton of books

• Rewards for outputs, like acing their exams

• Rewards for attendance and sticking to good study habits

• Rewards for participating in extracurricular activities

Imagine you're a psychologist studying motivation. You're curious about the impact of expected rewards on intrinsic motivation. What would you say is true?

• Expected rewards are like a super-boost for intrinsic motivation!

• Expected rewards? Nah, they don't touch intrinsic motivation.

• Expected rewards are the kryptonite of intrinsic motivation.

• Expected rewards are a mixed bag when it comes to intrinsic motivation.

Imagine you're a teacher. Under what circumstances would you think about dishing out some cash for grades?

• When your students are struggling with money issues that are getting in the way of their academic success

• When your students just can't seem to find the motivation to hit the books

• When your students are already acing their tests and assignments

• When your students don't really care about financial rewards