How is motivation exhibited in behavior?
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a. Define motivation.
b. Identify at least two sources of motivation.
c. Explain the relationship between motivation and behavior.
d. Examine how motivation is exhibited in behavior.
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This solution discusses aspects of motivation e.g., definition, two sources of motivation, relationship between motivation and behavior and how motivation is exhibited in behavior. This solution is 578 words.
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a. Define motivation.
Motivation is defined as "an internal process that acts, guides, and maintains behaviors. For example, when you have not eaten for a period of time, you will eventually start having the feeling of hunger, which motivates you to eat something, and thus reduce the feelings of hunger. When you want to make more money, this motivates you go back to school. (http://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition.cfm?term=Motivation).
Motivation is "an internal process that makes a person move toward a goal?(http://www.scribd.com/doc/11258622/AP-Psychology-Glossary-Final-Part-).
b. Identify at least two sources of motivation.
Negative and positive motivational forces could include coercion, desire, fear, influence and need. Depending on how coercion, fear and influence are framed, they could be either negative or positive forces that act as actuators. For instance a fear (negative force) of bodily injury could be a motivation to implement the use of safety ...
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