Understanding Motivation Practice Flashcards------Brianna R. Duzan

Question 1

Deciding you need to get a “good” job because that is what “smart” people do, reflects intrinsic motivation. T (True) or F (False)?

Answer 1

F (False)

Question 2

It is possible to turn extrinsic factors into intrinsic motivators. T (True) or F (False)?

Answer 2

T (True)

Question 3

Studying Spanish because you want to visit Spain one day is an example of extrinsic motivation. T (True) or F (False)?

Answer 3

F (False)

Question 4

Motivation is a force that influences your actions. T (True) or F (False)?

Answer 4

T (True)

Question 5

Motivation can be determined by what other people expect from you. T (True) or F (False)?

Answer 5

T (True)

Question 6

The main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is

Answer 6

c. Who is setting the goal.

Question 7

Sheri studies to get good grades because this is what her parents expect of her. This is an

Answer 7

b. Extrinsic motivational statement.

Question 8

Use “athletes” as your topic to create one statement reflecting intrinsic motivation and one statement reflecting extrinsic motivation.

Answer 8

Student answerers will vary. Intrinsic statements should reflect the wants and desires of the athlete. Extrinsic statements should reflect the wants and expectations of outside influences. Examples: Intrinsic - Sarah practices basketball everyday because she wants to make the basketball team. Extrinsic - Michael plays baseball because that is what every boy in his family has played.

Question 9

Which is an intrinsic goal created from an external motivator?

Answer 9

c. I think going to college is important.

Question 10

Those who possess intrinsic motivation are more likely to

Answer 10

d. All of these.