Reading 6.1 - Fueling the good life

What is motivation defined as in psychology?

• A way to avoid hard work

• A reward system in the brain

• A process that starts, guides, and sustains goal-directed behavior

• The feeling of constant happiness

What brain chemical is linked to the feeling of accomplishment?

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

• Serotonin

What helps you continue when motivation fades?

• Excitement

• Passion

• Planning

• Discipline

What is it called when someone delays doing tasks?

• Disciplining

• Goal-setting

• Reflecting

• Procrastinating

What model describes happiness as including emotions, engagement, and meaning?

• PERSUASION

• PERMA

• MASLOW

• ARAS

What brings long-term happiness according to the text?

• Instant success

• Fulfillment

• Material success

• Praise from others

What kind of motivation comes from curiosity or personal growth?

• Passive

• Internal

• Intrinsic

• Reactive

What does “toxic positivity” mean?

• Finding joy in small things

• Faking positivity all the time

• Being optimistic when appropriate

• Talking about mental health

Why are motivation and happiness described as elusive?

• Because they are easy to catch

• Because they never exist at the same time

• Because they come and go unpredictably

• Because they’re only for happy people

What type of goals bring longer satisfaction?

• Competitive goals

• Monetary goals

• Meaningful goals

• Group goals