AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true for intrinsic motivation in the workplace?
A
The need for challenge in employees rises throughout their careers, peaking at retirement.
B
If people perceive that they are being controlled by others, then their own intrinsic interest in doing the task increases.
C
Autonomy and self-determination can be detrimental to the emotional component of intrinsic motivation in the workplace.
D
The enjoyment component of intrinsic motivation drops only a little over the course of one’s career.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An example of intrinsic motivation would be reading a book because you enjoy reading and have an interest in the story or subject, rather than reading because you have to write a report on it to pass a class.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deci and Ryan developed the Self-Determination Theory of motivation, toppling the dominant belief that the best way to get human beings to perform tasks is to reinforce their behavior with rewards.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to self-determination theory, satisfaction of three psychological needs (competence, autonomy and relatedness) influences work motivation, which influences outcomes. More intrinsic and internalized motivations are associated with more positive outcomes than extrinsic and less internalized motivations.

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