What is Motivation? - Theories & Examples

What is intrinsic motivation?

Doing what makes you feel good

Which of the following is an example of drive reduction?

Drinking water when you are thirsty Eating when you are hungry Taking a breath while swimming laps because you need more air

Maslow's hierarchy of needs explains:

That the motivation to eat is stronger than the motivation to be with friends That the motivation for health is stronger than the motivation for respect by others That the motivation for shelter is stronger than the motivation for creativity

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

The need to eat

drive reduction

When we satisfy these basic drives,

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

cheering and prize

Intrinsic motivation

defined as the desire to perform an activity due to enjoyment.

drives

essentially motivator stimuli

extrinsic motivation

is motivation from an outside source, like money or adulation.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

physiological, safety, social, esteem, self-actualization

Motivation

refers to the reasons that we act towards a goal.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

structured as hierarchy of needs that is often shown in a pyramid

Abraham Maslow

theory of motivation