Weel 5 - Motivation

Question 1

What are associations in motivation?

Answer 1

• They can be rewarding
• A cue from an association triggers dopamine firing

Question 2

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 2

• when someone is motivated to do something because of an external factor
• e.g. expecation of a reward, or to avoid punishment

Question 3

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 3

You perform an activity for its own sake as you find it interesting, satisfying or fulfilling,
rather than for the desire for some external reward.