Understanding Motivation Concepts

What is intrinsic motivation?

• The urge to complete tasks only when pressured by deadlines.

• Intrinsic motivation is the drive to do something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable.

• A motivation that is solely based on competition with others.

• The drive to do something for external rewards or recognition.

What is extrinsic motivation?

• Extrinsic motivation refers to doing something for its own sake.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by personal satisfaction.

• Extrinsic motivation is the drive to engage in an activity for external rewards or to avoid negative outcomes.

• Extrinsic motivation is solely based on internal desires.

Give an example of intrinsic motivation.

• A person reading books for pleasure.

• A child playing video games to win prizes

• A person working overtime for a bonus

• A student studying for an exam

Give an example of extrinsic motivation.

• A student studying to earn a scholarship.

• A person exercising for health benefits.

• An employee working to meet a personal goal.

• A child playing for fun with friends.

What is the main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

• Extrinsic motivation is always more effective than intrinsic motivation.

• Intrinsic motivation is solely based on financial gain.

• Intrinsic motivation relies on social approval and recognition.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.

Which theory of motivation focuses on the hierarchy of needs?

• Skinner's Operant Conditioning

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Adams' Equity Theory

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

What are the five levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Recreational needs

• Social needs

• Cognitive needs

• 1. Physiological needs 2. Safety needs 3. Love and belonging needs 4. Esteem needs 5. Self-actualization needs

What does the Self-Determination Theory emphasize?

• The role of cognitive dissonance in decision making.

• The importance of intrinsic motivation and fulfilling basic psychological needs.

• The significance of social conformity and peer pressure.

• The focus on external rewards and competition.

How does intrinsic motivation affect learning outcomes?

• Intrinsic motivation only benefits physical skills.

• Intrinsic motivation leads to decreased interest in learning.

• Intrinsic motivation positively affects learning outcomes by improving engagement and retention.

• Intrinsic motivation has no impact on learning outcomes.

What role does external reward play in extrinsic motivation?

• External rewards are irrelevant to motivation and behavior.

• External rewards are key drivers of extrinsic motivation, encouraging behavior through tangible incentives.

• External rewards only apply to intrinsic motivation, not extrinsic.

• External rewards diminish intrinsic motivation by creating dependency.