Question

Which of the following statements regarding the concept and characteristics of motivation are correct?

1. The word "Motivation" is derived from the Latin word "movere," meaning "to move."
2. Motivation can be described as any behavior aimed at achieving a specific goal.
3. A key characteristic of motivation is that it is an entirely internal mental state arising from a desire.
4. Motivation itself is the ultimate goal, and its intensity always increases as the goal achievement approaches.

• A. iii, iv
• B. i only
• C. i, ii, iii
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii, iii

MOTIVATION

• The word "Motivation" is derived from the Latin word "movere".

• The term also draws from Latin root "motum"

• Movere means "to move". 

• The concept of motivation is also linked to the word "motive," meaning the reason behind our actions

CHARACTERISTICS

• Motivation is a specific mental state of an organism.

• This mental state is entirely internal.

• This state arises from an intense stimulation to achieve a need or desire.

• It moves toward a goal.

• The insatiable desire to reach the goal creates tension in the organism, which can be called an individual. This leads to intense engagement in activities to achieve the goal.

• Motivation is the path to the goal, not the goal itself.

• Motivation creates attention in the individual.

• Motivation persists until the goal is achieved, regardless of any obstacles.

• As the goal achievement approaches, the intensity of motivation decreases. With the goal achieved, the activity ceases, and motivation disappears. The individual then experiences complete satisfaction.

• The activity that has ceased restarts with the emergence of a new motivational state.