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SPEAKING EXERCISE - QUESTIONS ON MOTIVATIONS
- Discuss the following definition of motivation: “Primary propensity of organisms to engage in activities that interest them and, in doing so, learn, develop, and expand their capacities.”
- Put the following needs in order of importance: safety, self-esteem, love, belonging, physiological needs, social needs.
- Which is your ultimate goal: money, adventure, the respect of others?
- How much do you enjoy controlling others? Do you like being controlled by others? Do you accept authority easily?
- Do you need to have a comfortable lifestyle?
- Do you need a creative outlet?
- Do you hope to be a part of the upper echelon of society?
- Is it important to you that others think highly of your work?
- How infrequently do you want to change jobs? Do you think change means opportunity or do you think it is a threat?
- Is money your primary motor?
- Do you mind a long commute?
- Are you able to work on repetitive tasks?
- Are you eager to give back to the community?
- Do you need the adventure of travel?
- Do you want to be recognise by strangers?
- Is your family a motivating factor?
- How important is your professional development?
- Do you work better without a boss?
- Some say that to improve the educational system, we must understand what effectively motivates students to perform to their full potential. What do you think might motivate students to study harder and be more eager to learn?
- What kind of motivation would you need to give up an addiction?
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