Motivation Quiz

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Studying for a history test to maintain your good grades

• Studying for a history test because your teacher will throw the students a pizza party if they do well

• Studying for a history test because you've discovered you enjoy learning about ancient cultures

• Studying for a history test because your parents have been disappointed with your performance in school

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Exercising every day because it makes you feel good

• Exercising every day in order to fit into a new dress

• Exercising every day because it is part of a comfortable routine

• Exercising every day because it's a social activity you do with friends

What is the overjustification effect?

• When extrinsic motivators decrease your intrinsic motivation

• When intrinsic motivators decrease your extrinsic motivation

• When too many extrinsic motivators interfere with one another

• When too many intrinsic motivators interfere with one another

Which of the following is true about extrinsic motivation?

• It can never provide enough motivation to complete a task.

• It is the most effective source of motivation.

• It is only motivating in concert with intrinsic motivation.

• It can offer sufficient justification to complete a task.

How might you add intrinsic motivation to an uninteresting task?

• Play music while completing the task.

• Have a friend keep you company while completing the task.

• Turn the task into a game.

• All of the above