Motivation in Learning

Question 1

is a p[process by which an individual creates an inner drive to accomplish
goals or objectives, It is something within an individual such as need, idea, physiologic state, or emotions that incite him or her to action.

Answer 1

Motivation

Question 2

It occurs when the learner wants to learn for the sake of learning.
It is based on personal motives and consists of self-generated factors that influence
individuals to behave in a particular way, or to move to a particular direction. This
involves factors such as: heredity, intellectual abilities, instinctual drive, personal
philosophy, vision and mission in life, desire for recognition, desire to serve others

Answer 2

Intrinsic Motivation

Question 3

It occurs when the learner wants to learn for reasons other than
his or her own personal interest. Extrinsic motivation is based on social motives which
may include: rewards, avoiding punishments, desire to compete with peer groups,
recognition and celebration.

Answer 3

Extrinsic Motivation

Question 4

Both intrinsic and extrinsic forms of motivation are within a learner. It is only the learner
who provides and activates these motivators. Intrinsic motivators tend to have a deeper and
more long-term effect than extrinsic motivators

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Types of Motivation

Answer 5

Intrinsic Motivation

Extrinsic Motivation

Question 6

Learners are people easily affected by several factors surrounding them, be they
intrinsic or extrinsic. The learning process is initiated and facilitated by these factors
depending on the strength to which these motivate or affect learning outcomes.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

arise from the learner because she is part of a social setting. Learning takes place within oneself, but enhanced when a learner s within a group of learners.

Answer 7

Psychosocial Needs

Question 8

A student’s feeling of being safe and protected. It is a form of selfpreservation and therefore always present in some form of human behavior.

Answer 8

Security

Question 9

This is a feeling of concern or worry about some anticipated event which
seem to involve some danger to the individual learning process such as
assignments and other requirements.

Answer 9

Anxiety

Question 10

A student has the feeling of being blocked or hindered to achieve a
goal because of some barriers or constraints in the learning process

Answer 10

Frustration

Question 11

The need to achieve a status of self-sufficiency, which arises from
the individuality of each person.

Answer 11

Independence

Question 12

This is the fulfillment of one’s personality potential. It is an important
motivational force for man to aspire the best things in life for her and others to
recognize their capabilities and self-worth.

Answer 12

Actualization

Question 13

The overt manifestation one’s personality to speak for oneself, her
ideas, opinions, and feelings in a respectful manner without creating enemies.

Answer 13

Assertion

Question 14

The need to attain some worthwhile goals.

Answer 14

Achievement

Question 15

This refers to acknowledgment of one’s achievement. Recognition
pleases an individual which inspires her to accomplish tasks that benefit herself
and others for a common good.

Answer 15

Recognition

Question 16

It is sharing experiences and activities with others

Answer 16

Participation

Question 17

This is a conscious awareness of an inner desire for some object which
has concern or importance to a person.

Answer 17

Interest

Question 18

The individual’s inner requirement for God. Modern psychologists
like Jung, also have testified to the crucial motivational role of man’s religious
needs.

Answer 18

Religious need

Question 19

refers to the use of praise, reproof, competition, knowledge of
results, quizzes, grades, among others, to initiate and sustain motivation.

Answer 19

Incentives

Question 20

The purpose and importance of motivation in learning should be clearly understood by
the teacher.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

The fundamental aims of motivation include:

Answer 21

1) to stimulate and facilitate
learning activity;
2) Learning is an active process and students need to be motivated and
guided toward desirable ends.