Motivation Flashcards

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What is motivation?

A

Needs or desires that energize or direct behavior.

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What are three big motivating needs?

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Biological
Social
Psychological

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What are incentives?

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Positive or negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior.

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What is cognitive dissonance?

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When experience conflicts with expectations. We do something to reduce that conflict.

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