Motivation and Behavior Quiz

What is the definition of motivation according to psychologists?

• The reward received for completing a task

• The feeling of satisfaction after completing a task

• The energy that drives you to do something

• The external pressure to perform a behavior

Which type of motivation do you feel when you are motivated to complete the task simply because it's enjoyable?

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

• Altruistic motivation

• Social motivation

What is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Going to the dentist for clean, healthy teeth

• Playing video games for fun

• Exercising to improve physical health

• Studying for a history exam out of curiosity

According to a 2017 study, what type of motivation was not the most likely to help people stick to their New Year's resolutions?

• Social motivation

• Altruistic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

What did psychology research show about high levels of intrinsic motivation for school, a job, or an exercise class?

• They are more likely to keep you engaged in the long run

• They are less likely to keep you engaged in the long run

• They only work for short-term goals

• They have no impact on long-term engagement

What did one study of military cadets find about those who were driven by both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators?

• They were overall less motivated and performed worse

• They were overall more motivated and performed better

• They were equally motivated and performed the same

• They were more motivated but performed worse

What is the overjustification effect in psychology?

• The idea that additional extrinsic motivators can actually muddy the waters when you already have the intrinsic drive to do something

• The idea that intrinsic motivators can muddy the waters of extrinsic motivation

• The idea that extrinsic motivators are always beneficial in increasing motivation

• The idea that intrinsic and extrinsic motivators cancel each other out

What can be beneficial when faced with an activity you find tedious or uninteresting?

• Adding more intrinsic motivators

• Adding more extrinsic motivators

• Ignoring the task altogether

• Removing all motivators