AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following individuals would be most intrinsically motivated to write?
A
Greg, who will keep his job as an editor only if he publishes a top-selling book every month
B
Andy, who expects to be paid $20, 000 for each book that he publishes
C
Carlota, who wants to publish enough books to buy her dream home
D
Savitri, who has several interesting stories that she wants to write
E
Ray, who was offered $5, 000, 000 to write a sequel to his first book, which was a top seller
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Completing a task for money, recognition/praise, or to avoid punishment are common examples of extrinsically motivated behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -The expectations of family are an example of an extrinsic motivator. Which of the following is true of intrinsic motivation? It does not rely on outside reinforcement to influence future motivation.

Detailed explanation-3: -intrinsic motivation. A desire to perform a behavior for its own sake. extrinsic motivation. a desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment.

Detailed explanation-4: -In many cases, an emotion is something that motivates you. For example, if you are happy, you are energized to do something that you believe will help you maintain the happy feeling. If you are angry, you may be motivated to act aggressively against the person who made you angry.

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