Understanding Motivation

Which of the following is an example of drive reduction?

• Taking a breath while swimming laps because you need more air

• Eating when you are hungry

• Drinking water when you are thirsty

• All of the answers are correct

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Being rewarded for an action

• Motivation coming from outside of ones self

• The fear of punishment

• All of the answers are correct

• Doing what makes you feel good

Which of the following needs creates the strongest drive to act immediately?

• The need of job security

• The need to eat

• The need for respect

• The need to make friends

Maslow's hierarchy of needs explains:

• All of the answers are correct

• That the motivation for shelter is stronger than the motivation for creativity

• That the motivation for health is stronger than the motivation for respect by others

• That the motivation to eat is stronger than the motivation to be with friends

Imagine you are bicycling in a race. Which of the following is the BEST example of an extrinsic motivation for this activity?

• To increase your health through exercise

• Biking to enjoy the fresh air

• Crowds cheering when you get a trophy

• Raising money for a charity you believe in