8th - Motivation Quiz

What do psychologists define motivation as?

• A type of psychological disorder

• A long-term goal

• A temporary feeling of excitement

• The desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior

Answer explanation

Psychologists define motivation as the desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior.

What are the two broad categories of motivational forces?

• Direct and Indirect

• Intrinsic and Extrinsic

• Internal and External

• Positive and Negative

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Intrinsic and Extrinsic, which are the two broad categories of motivational forces.

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation that is imposed by others

• Motivation that comes from within, finding an activity satisfying or interesting

• Motivation driven by external rewards

• Motivation that only lasts for a short period

Answer explanation

Intrinsic motivation is the type of motivation that comes from within, where individuals find an activity satisfying or interesting, rather than being imposed by external factors.

What is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Going to the dentist to have clean, healthy teeth

• Playing video games because you enjoy them

• Exercising because it feels good

• Reading a book for leisure

According to a 2017 study, what was a key factor in sticking to New Year's resolutions?

• The amount of money invested in the goal

• The outcome of the resolutions

• External pressure from friends and family

• How much a person enjoyed pursuing their goals

Answer explanation

The key factor in sticking to New Year's resolutions, according to a 2017 study, was how much a person enjoyed pursuing their goals.

What does years of psychology research suggest about intrinsic motivation?

• It is only effective in educational settings

• It has no impact on long-term engagement

• It is more likely to keep you engaged in the long run

• It is less important than extrinsic motivation

Answer explanation

Years of psychology research suggest that intrinsic motivation is more likely to keep you engaged in the long run.

What phenomenon describes the idea that additional extrinsic motivators can reduce motivation?

• The underestimation effect

• The overjustification effect

• The motivational decline effect

• The extrinsic reduction effect

When can adding extrinsic rewards be beneficial?

• When faced with a tedious or uninteresting activity

• When you are performing a task for the first time

• When you are intrinsically motivated

• When you already find a task motivating

What is a suggested way to increase intrinsic motivation?

• Focusing on the financial rewards

• Making the task more fun in the moment

• Ignoring the task until the last minute

• Setting unrealistic goals

Answer explanation

Making the task more fun in the moment is a suggested way to increase intrinsic motivation, as it focuses on enjoyment and engagement rather than external rewards.

What study found that cadets driven by both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators performed worse?

• A 2017 study on New Year's resolutions

• A survey of corporate employees

• Research on high school students

• A study of military cadets