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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

What Motivation covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Motivation

1

Meaning of Motivation

  • Motivation is the psychological force that drives a person to act in order to achieve a goal.
  • It comes from the Latin word 'movere', which means 'to move'.
  • Motivation can be internal (like curiosity) or external (like rewards).
2

Nature of Motivation

  • Motivation has three main components: Activation, Persistence, and Intensity.
  • Activation means starting a behavior (e.g., deciding to study).
  • Persistence is continuing the effort despite difficulties (e.g., studying daily even when tired).
3

Types of Motivation

  • Intrinsic Motivation: Comes from within, driven by interest or enjoyment (e.g., reading a book for fun).
  • Extrinsic Motivation: Driven by external rewards like money, grades, or praise (e.g., studying to get a scholarship).
  • Social Motivation: Desire for acceptance, friendship, or social approval (e.g., joining a group activity).
4

Motivation Cycle

  • The motivation cycle explains how motivation starts and continues.
  • Stages: Need/Drive → Goal Setting → Motivation & Action → Outcome/Feedback → Evaluation → Renewal/Restart.
  • A need (like hunger) creates a drive, leading to a goal (eating food), followed by action.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Motivation

Meaning of MotivationNature of MotivationTypes of MotivationMotivation CycleTypes of MotivesFactors Affecting MotivationNeed for MotivationInfluence of Motivation on Learning

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What are the important topics in Motivation for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Motivation include Meaning of Motivation, Nature of Motivation, Types of Motivation, Motivation Cycle. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Motivation for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 46 practice questions on Motivation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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