AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is motivation?
A
The general desire of someone to do something.
B
To be stimulated to do something, especially creative.
C
The ability to assess and initiate things independently.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Motivation is derived from the word ‘motive’, which denotes a person’s needs, desires, wants, or urges. It is the process of motivating individuals to take action in order to achieve a goal. The psychological elements fueling people’s behavior in the context of job goals might include a desire for money.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your desires are things you want, while motivation is your reason for performing a given action. You can be motivated by your desires ("I want to buy a new car, so I should save some money!"). Here, your desire is “a new car", and the action you take is “save some money".

Detailed explanation-3: -Motivation is the drive to achieve your goals or needs. Motivation is important to break old habits and to develop healthy ones. Many people struggle with getting and staying motivated, especially if they have mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Research suggests that humans are motivated by autonomy, mastery, and purpose. People want to control their actions, receive recognition for what they have done, learn new things, and feel that what they are doing matters.

Detailed explanation-5: -Motivation is defined as the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.

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