EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A person,s need for feeling competent and self-determining in dealing with his environment is called.
A
Intrinsic Motivation
B
Instinct
C
Imprinting
D
Coolidge Effect
E
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-determination is an individual’s ability to make choices and manage one’s own life. It has a huge impact on the motivation level of an individual. The concept of intrinsic motivation plays an important role in this theory.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, for a high level of intrinsic motivation two psychological needs have to be fulfilled: The first is competence so that the activity results in feelings of self-development and efficacy. The second is the need for autonomy that the performance of the chosen activity was self-initiated or self-determined.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive feedback can boost self-determination. Deci also suggests that offering unexpected positive encouragement and feedback on a person’s task performance can increase intrinsic motivation. This type of feedback helps people feel more competent, which is a key need for personal growth.

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