Sources of Motivation

What is Motivation?

A psychological state that represents a person’s willingness to exert physical or mental effort in pursuit of a goal or outcome.

Characteristics of Motivated Behaviour

Includes being goal-directed, variable, and persistent.

Types of Motivation

Extrinsic motivation arises from external rewards, while intrinsic motivation arises from internal satisfaction.

What is Activation in the context of motivation?

The decision to initiate a behaviour.

Persistence in motivation refers to what?

The continued effort towards a goal despite obstacles.

Intensity in motivation is defined as what?

The concentration and vigor that goes into pursuing a goal.

Physiological sources of motivation are related to what?

Directly related to the body's physical needs and drives.

What role do cognitions play in motivation?

They refer to mental events that help us understand our goals and take action towards them.

How do emotions influence motivation?

Emotions can motivate actions based on feelings such as anger, fear, excitement, or passion.

What is social motivation?

Motivation that comes from relationships with other people, including factors like social recognition and approval.

Example of extrinsic motivation

Receiving trophies, money, or praise from social recognition.

Example of intrinsic motivation

Doing a complicated crossword puzzle for the enjoyment of solving it.