Motivation

Which is an example of a goal?

taking a nap to feel rested swimming in the pool for exercise watching a movie to relax

Jermaine joined the volleyball team and enjoys his teammates and the fun they have. He loves showing up to practice. Which aspect of self-determination theory explains part of his motivation to play volleyball well?

Relatedness needs are met with his teammates.

T/F Drive theory involves a humans need to take care of basic desires like thirst, hungry, rest, sex, and safety.

True

T/F Goals can be both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated.

True

How can you help motivate someone for the positive?

You can pay attention to the driving force behind someone's actions and then use it to motivate action.

motive

a goal or reason behind why you act a certain way wanting to appear smart

autonomy

a sense of independence and choice in actions believing you are capable of fixing something yourself

extrinsic

coming from outside yourself; others influence your actions competing for the prize of first place

intrinsic

coming from within; your basic nature reading for pleasure

drive

inner urge or basic instinct the need to quench thirst or fill a hungry stomach

Tyrell loves to jog outdoors to see the beautiful scenery and enjoy the cool breeze as he passes through the neighborhood. Why type of motivation does he have for jogging?

intrinsic

Which is not an extrinsically motivated action?

meditating to feel peaceful exercising to feel relaxed

Jamar was asked to mow the lawn. He complied but did a sloppy job by cutting corners and racing as fast as he could. He wanted to play computer games instead. What type of goal orientation has Jamar displayed toward mowing the lawn?

work-avoidant goal

Which thoery says that human behavior is purposeful?

Goal Theory

Which best describes the concept of motivation?

Motivation accounts for the effort, persistence, and intensity you give a task.