Theories of Motivation Answers

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What is the difference between extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation?

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Describe which three factors motivational researcher John Atkinson claimed influenced one’s need for achievement. Briefly explain what each factor involves.

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A drive-reduction theorist was taking a walk when he came across a hiker resting against the base of a tree. How would the theorist explain the hiker's nap? Use terms from this course.

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Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a model, explain how a physical need could be considered more important than a higher-level need.

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Which of the following statements concerning self-actualization needs is accurate?

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Self-actualization needs must be partially fulfilled before an individual focuses on esteem needs.
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The majority of individuals achieve self-actualization after several years of striving to accomplish goals.
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Self-actualization involves seeking ways to enhance or attain personal growth.
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Maslow claimed that people who did not strive to attain self-actualization would not accomplish personal goals.
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Compare and contrast the drive-reduction theory and the incentive theory of motivation.

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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Edith tends to want to do something only if there a tangible reward that results. She will not play sports unless she feels that she has a chance at being the best. Once she has earned the B she wants in school, she in uninterested in completing more work for her class. What best explains the type of motivation that Edith is demonstrating? Why?

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A drive is a(n) __________ stimulus that motivates behavior, whereas an incentive is a(n) __________ stimulus that motivates behavior.

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tension-provoking . . . tension-relieving
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external . . . internal
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tension-relieving . . . tension-provoking
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internal . . . external
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Edith tends to want to do something only if there a tangible reward that results. She will not play sports unless she feels that she has a chance at being the best. Once she has earned the B she wants in school, she in uninterested in completing more work for her class. What best explains the type of motivation that Edith is demonstrating? Why?

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What is the difference between extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation?

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Which of the following statements concerning self-actualization needs is accurate?

A
Self-actualization needs must be partially fulfilled before an individual focuses on esteem needs.
B
The majority of individuals achieve self-actualization after several years of striving to accomplish goals.
C
Self-actualization involves seeking ways to enhance or attain personal growth.
D
Maslow claimed that people who did not strive to attain self-actualization would not accomplish personal goals.
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A drive is a(n) __________ stimulus that motivates behavior, whereas an incentive is a(n) __________ stimulus that motivates behavior.

A
tension-provoking . . . tension-relieving
B
external . . . internal
C
tension-relieving . . . tension-provoking
D
internal . . . external
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A drive-reduction theorist was taking a walk when he came across a hiker resting against the base of a tree. How would the theorist explain the hiker's nap? Use terms from this course.

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A drive can be said to pull a person toward a behavior.

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Someone can be both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated to do the same activity.

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T
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Describe which three factors motivational researcher John Atkinson claimed influenced one’s need for achievement. Briefly explain what each factor involves.

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Compare and contrast the drive-reduction theory and the incentive theory of motivation.

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Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a model, explain how a physical need could be considered more important than a higher-level need.

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