Practice listening 2

What is the definition of motivation according to psychologists?

• A temporary state of enthusiasm

• A long-term goal setting strategy

• The desire to initiate and maintain a behavior

• A reaction to external stimuli

What is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Playing video games for enjoyment

• Working overtime for a bonus

• Competing for a trophy

• Studying to get a good grade

Why might extrinsic rewards not always sustain motivation?

• They can undermine intrinsic motivation

• They often come too late to influence behavior

• They are not valued by individuals

• They are too easy to achieve

What predicts persistence in pursuing goals, according to a 2017 study?

• The level of extrinsic motivation

• The enjoyment of the activity

• The pressure from peers

• The size of the reward

What is a key factor in maintaining long-term engagement in activities?

• Focusing on potential rewards

• High levels of intrinsic motivation

• Regularly changing activities

• Seeking external validation

What can diminish the effectiveness of intrinsic motivation?

• Too much focus on the outcome

• Engaging in multiple activities

• Personal interest in the activity

• Lack of external rewards

What phenomenon describes the decrease in motivation due to mixed motivators?

• The intrinsic dilemma

• The extrinsic confusion

• The overjustification effect

• The motivation paradox

What role do extrinsic motivators play when faced with tedious tasks?

• They make the task more tedious

• They decrease motivation

• They can justify the effort

• They have no effect

How can one increase their motivation for an uninteresting task?

• By ignoring the task

• By waiting for inspiration

• By adding extrinsic rewards

• By focusing solely on the rewards

How can intrinsic motivation be enhanced for a task?

• By making the task more enjoyable

• By increasing the difficulty of the task

• By adding more extrinsic rewards

• By setting unrealistic goals