AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pam works hard in school because her parents give her ten dollars for every A she receives. Pam’s parents are attempting to influence her academic efforts by capitalizing on
A
instinctive needs
B
primary needs
C
extrinsic motivation
D
intrinsic motivation
E
reactance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pam works hard in school because her parents give her ten dollars for every she receives. Pam’s parents are attempting to influence her academic efforts by capitalizing on extrinsic motivation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intrinsic motivation involves doing something because it’s personally rewarding to you. Extrinsic motivation involves doing something because you want to earn a reward or avoid punishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Being paid to do a job is an example of extrinsic motivation. You may enjoy spending your day doing something other than work, but you’re motivated to go to work because you need a paycheck to pay your bills. In this example, you’re extrinsically motivated by the ability to afford your daily expenses.

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