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The Motivated Mind

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Motivation is defined by psychologists as

a)

an impulse to accomplish something of significance.

b)

rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of all people.

c)

a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal.

d)

the cause of behavior.

2.

Who featured on Kelly Rowland's 'Motivation' Remix?

a)

Lloyd Banks & Tory Lanez

b)

Busta Rhymes, Trey Songz & Fabulous

c)

Kanye West & Mystikal

d)

J. Cole & Big Sean

3.
Proposed a hierarchy of needs that suggests a strive toward self-actualization when other needs are met.
a)
Alfred Kinsey
b)
Hermann Ebbinghaus
c)
Abraham Maslow
d)
Paul Ekman
4.

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

a)

needs.

b)

incentives.

c)

instincts.

d)

drives.

5.

Which of the following is an aroused motivational state created by a physiological need?

a)

drive.

b)

reflex.

c)

incentive.

d)

instinct.

6.

Who said "Money won't make you happy ... but everybody wants to find out for themselves"?

a)

Dolly Parton

b)

Elvis Presley

c)

Mark Twain

d)

Zig Ziglar

7.
What is Intrinsic Motivation?
a)
Being motivated by positive feelings associated with doing well on a task or job 
b)
Being motivated by monetary bonuses
c)
Being promoted based on performance
d)
Being motivated by positive feelings associated with doing well when working with other people 
8.

In ancient Greek religion, Nike was a goddess who personified _________

a)

Power

b)

Victory

c)

Healing

d)

Togetherness

9.
Brophy's Motivation theory states that it is important to think about motivation in terms of...
a)
Enjoyment of the task
b)
Success and Effort
c)
Expectancy and value
d)
Social and Emotional Intelligence
10.

Which of these is NOT a 'motivational speaker'?

a)

Les Brown

b)

Jordan Belfort

c)

Sacha Baron Cohen

d)

Eric Thomas