alleryA student picks science over sports as the goal to work for. Which component of motivation is this?
APersistence
BIntensity
CDirection
DAmotivation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Direction
1. Direction refers to the goals people choose.
2. Choosing one objective over another is a matter of direction, not of effort or time.
3. Intensity is how much energy is invested and persistence is how long.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Components_
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