Motivation

Question 1

Motivation definition

Answer 1

Is the inner force that initiates or directs behavior

Question 2

Violition

Answer 2

Is the absolute commitment to achieving something

Question 3

Learned Drives

Answer 3

Are activated by social, economic, personal, intellectual and other needs.

Question 4

Drives from internal imbalance:

Answer 4

Physiological drives(bodily requirements for survival and well-being)
Hunger, starvation, Thirst, Reduction in pain, and maternal drive.

Question 5

Needs

Answer 5

Arise from internal or environmental(external) factors and imbalances may lead to motives/desires/drives.

Question 6

Learned drives examples:

Answer 6

Failure, social approval, achievement, aggression/frustration, dependence, and cognitive dissonance.

Question 7

A person with high motive:

Answer 7

-Interest in people and objects in the environment.
-Is prepared to tackle tasks
-Often initiates tasks
- Has a good ability for decision-making
- Works purposefully
- shows a strong sense of responsibility.
- Can handle the delay of satisfaction
- shows initiative
- Uses his/her time constructively

Question 8

A Person with high motive continued:

Answer 8

• Shows perseverance
• Gladly learns new activities
• Has high energy levels
• Has definite likes and dislikes
• Has the ability to experience satisfaction and enjoyment.

Question 9

Locus of control:

Answer 9

Is the extent to which a person feels in control of his/her life such as psychological, emotional or behavioural state of being.

Question 9

Possible causes/reasons for low drive:

Answer 9

• Pain
• Failure
• Low energy levels
• Physical illness
• Psychiatric illness affecting the limbic system
• Chemical agents such as drugs
• Alcohol(depressant)

Question 10

External locus of control:

Answer 10

Belief that external factors(fate, luck,etc) determine the outcome of one’s life(blame others for failure/destiny). Lead to helplessness and reduced motivation.

Question 10

Internal locus of control:

Answer 10

Extent to which a person believes that his or her failures and successes are in his or her control(take responsibility for own action). Lead to proactive behavior.