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Motivation

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

Complete topic list for Motivation in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Motivation for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Motivation covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Motivation — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 46 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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