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PSYC-101 Motivation Assignment (30 pts) The purpose of this assignment is for students to show an understanding of Motivation and concepts associated with it

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PSYC-101 Motivation Assignment (30 pts)

The purpose of this assignment is for students to show an understanding of Motivation and concepts associated with it. Students must then apply this understanding to a specific example and to an example in their own life.

To successfully complete this assignment, students must:
1. Answer every question in complete sentences!

2. Include textbook citations within the answer in APA style.

3. Make sure that there is an APA reference page attached to the assignment.

4. Make sure to follow all directions in the assignment, including word counts.

5. Upload the assignment by the due date, including the APA Reference page.

Hint: When using Google docs the formatting gets messed up on the Reference page when the document is uploaded. This means you will lose points for APA style since formatting is important. You might want to save your assignment as a PDF file and then upload it!

For this assignment read the example below, then answer the questions:

When asked why he wants to become a doctor, James replies, “Because I am just really fascinated by the human body, and also, I hope it makes me rich and allows me to spend a lot of free time taking care of my family.”

1. Choose 2 of the 5 motivational factors discussed in the book (Satisfaction of needs, Drive reduction, Incentives, Pleasure principle, Optimal level of Arousal). Define the 2 factors and explain how James’s answer is consistent with both factors. Make sure you cite the textbook in the answer using APA style. (6 pts; Minimum 60 words, include word count)
2. Discuss whether James is intrinsically motivated, extrinsically motivated, or both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated. How does his answer show this? (4 pts; Minimum 50 words, include word count)
3. Think about one of the goals you have for your own future and explain what that goal is. Choose 2 of the 5 motivational factors discussed in the book. Define the factors and explain how your goal is consistent with both factors. Make sure you cite the textbook in the answer using APA style. (6 pts; Minimum 60 words, include word count)
4. Discuss whether your behavior is intrinsically motivated, extrinsically motivated, or intrinsically and extrinsically motivated. How does your answer show this? Make sure you define intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and you cite the textbook in your answer using APA style. (6 pts; Minimum 60 words, include word count)
5. Includes an APA Reference page with appropriate pages cited and uses APA referencing style in the assignment when answering questions. (5 pts)
6. Grammar/spelling mistakes, word counts, use of complete sentences (3 pts)