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NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

41 flashcards for Motivation And Emotion (NIOS Class 10 Psychology) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is motivation?"

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A pyramid diagram illustrating Maslow's five-tier hierarchy of human needs: Physiological, Safety, Affiliation/Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization, with examples for each level in an organizatio
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Nature of motivationImportance of motivation and emotionTypes of motivationArousal and activationMaslow’s hierarchy of needs
Card 1Nature of motivation

What is motivation?

Answer

Motivation is a want or need that helps a person move towards a goal. It directs behaviour and explains why people act in certain ways.

Card 2Importance of motivation and emotion

Why are motivation and emotion important in psychology?

Answer

They help explain why people behave as they do and also help in understanding each person’s unique personality. Motivation answers why a person does something, while emotion shows how a person feels a…

Card 3Types of motivation

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from within the person. The task itself gives enjoyment and satisfaction. For example, a student may study a topic because it is interesting, not because of a reward.

Card 4Types of motivation

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer

Extrinsic motivation comes from outside the person. It depends on external rewards such as money, pay, or grades. For example, a student may work hard to get good marks.

Card 5Types of motivation

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from internal enjoyment and satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards. Intrinsic motivation is linked to interest in the task itself, and extrinsi…

Card 6Arousal and activation

What does optimum level of arousal mean in motivation?

Answer

A person needs a balanced level of arousal to reach goals. Too little arousal makes a person dull and relaxed, while too much arousal causes withdrawal. The best performance comes at an optimum level.

Card 7Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Answer

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a five-level order of human needs. Lower-level needs must be fulfilled before higher-level needs become important. The levels are physiological, safety, social, esteem, …

Card 8Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

List Maslow’s five levels of needs from lowest to highest.

Answer

1. Physiological needs 2. Safety needs 3. Social needs 4. Esteem needs 5. Self-actualization…

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What are the important topics in Motivation And Emotion for NIOS Class 10 Psychology?
Key topics in Motivation And Emotion include Nature of Motivation, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Primary Needs, Homeostasis, Hunger, and Thirst, Secondary Needs and Social Motives. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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