alleryWhich three components describe a motivational state?
AMemory, attention and speed
BReward, penalty and daily habits
CAbility, talent and good fortune
DDirection, intensity and persistence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Direction, intensity and persistence
1. Motivational states are commonly analysed by where they point, how strong they are and how long they last.
2. These map to direction, intensity and persistence.
3. Memory, reward or talent describe other ideas, not the standard components.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Components and stages_
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