1. How confident are you in understanding the basic principles of intrinsic motivation?
A. Very confident
B. Somewhat confident
C. Not very confident
D. Not confident at all
2. What excites you most about the potential applications of intrinsic motivation research?
A. Enhanced creativity
B. Improved learning outcomes
C. Greater psychological wellness
D. I’m not really excited about it
3. How often do you find yourself seeking out challenging and novel activities?
A. Very often
B. Quite often
C. Occasionally
D. Rarely
4. What aspect of intrinsic motivation do you find most intriguing?
A. Curiosity
B. Autonomy
C. Competence
D. Interaction with dopamine systems
5. How comfortable are you with the current amount of scientific knowledge about intrinsic motivation?
A. Very comfortable
B. Somewhat comfortable
C. Barely comfortable
D. Not comfortable at all
6. Which type of motivation resonates more with you: intrinsic or extrinsic?
A. Intrinsic, definitely
B. Mostly intrinsic
C. Mostly extrinsic
D. Extrinsic, absolutely
7. When you think of the neuroscience behind intrinsic motivation, what comes to mind first?
A. Dopamine
B. Neural networks
C. Self-determination theory
D. Not sure
8. How do you feel about the idea that tangible rewards can undermine intrinsic motivation?
A. Strongly agree
B. Agree
C. Disagree
D. Strongly disagree
9. What’s your favorite memory of feeling intrinsically motivated?
A. Learning a new skill
B. Solving a complex problem
C. Engaging in a creative hobby
D. I’m not sure
10. How do you manage to keep yourself motivated when external rewards aren’t present?
A. Set personal challenges
B. Engage in activities I find fun
C. Look for learning opportunities
D. Struggle with it
11. Does understanding intrinsic motivation help you in your personal growth?
A. Yes, a lot
B. Somewhat
C. Not really
D. Not at all
12. How often do you think about how motivated you are towards personal goals?
A. Very often
B. Often
C. Occasionally
D. Rarely
13. How prepared are you to discuss intrinsic motivation with others?
A. Very prepared
B. Somewhat prepared
C. Not very prepared
D. Not prepared at all
14. What makes you most frustrated about current understanding of the neurobiology of intrinsic motivation?
A. Lack of detailed studies
B. Slow pace of research
C. Misinterpretation of data
D. I’m not frustrated by it
15. If you could change one thing about how intrinsic motivation is studied, what would it be?
A. More interdisciplinary research
B. Broader focus beyond dopamine
C. Inclusivity of more behavioral studies
D. I wouldn’t change anything
16. What concept associated with intrinsic motivation would you like to understand better?
A. Competence
B. Autonomy
C. Optimal challenge
D. Seeking system
17. How do you feel when you’re deeply engaged in an activity for its own sake?
A. Excited
B. Content
C. Relaxed
D. Neutral
18. How would your friends describe your level of intrinsic motivation?
A. Highly motivated
B. Fairly motivated
C. Occasionally motivated
D. Not very motivated
19. How do you handle feelings of demotivation when undertaking a long-term project?
A. Set small goals
B. Take breaks
C. Seek new perspectives
D. Struggle through
20. When considering your current activities, are most driven by intrinsic or extrinsic factors?
A. Mostly intrinsic
B. Balanced
C. Mostly extrinsic
D. Completely extrinsic
21. What kind of feedback do you find most motivating?
A. Positive feedback
B. Constructive criticism
C. Objective feedback
D. No feedback
22. How do you react when you find an activity both challenging and engaging?
A. Dive in with enthusiasm
B. Take it on steadily
C. Feel cautious but proceed
D. Avoid it
23. How would you describe your relationship with intrinsic motivation?
A. I thrive on it
B. It’s important but not constant
C. It varies
D. I don’t rely much on it
24. What’s your favorite activity that you engage in purely for the enjoyment it brings?
A. Reading
B. Sports
C. Creative arts
D. Learning new things
25. How do you react when you receive new information about intrinsic motivation?
A. Eager to learn more
B. Interested but cautious
C. Neutral
D. Overwhelmed
26. How much do you care about understanding the biological underpinnings of motivation?
A. Deeply care
B. Somewhat care
C. Neutral
D. Don’t care much
27. What is your strongest attribute related to intrinsic motivation?
A. Curiosity
B. Persistence
C. Creativity
D. Insight
28. What words come to mind when you hear “intrinsic motivation”?
A. Inner drive
B. Personal growth
C. Self-challenge
D. Brain activity
29. How do you measure your own success in intrinsically motivated activities?
A. Personal satisfaction
B. Skill improvement
C. Completion rate
D. Emotional response
30. What’s one area where you struggle to maintain intrinsic motivation?
A. Routine tasks
B. Long-term goals
C. Complex problems
D. Social interactions
31. Which member of the research team are you: the curious one, the analytical one, or the practical one?
A. Curious one
B. Analytical one
C. Practical one
D. None of these
32. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions “self-determination theory”?
A. Autonomy
B. Competence
C. Relatedness
D. Not sure
33. How does new research on intrinsic motivation typically affect you?
A. Sparks new ideas
B. Validates existing thoughts
C. Challenges previous notions
D. Has little effect
34. What keeps you up at night regarding your own motivation and goals?
A. Fear of failure
B. Lack of direction
C. Uncertainty in results
D. Nothing
35. Given a choice, would you prefer a task that is easy and unstimulating or challenging and engaging?
A. Challenging and engaging
B. Mostly engaging
C. Mix of both
D. Easy and unstimulating
36. What makes you nervous about exploring new fields of study?
A. Uncertainty
B. Lack of expertise
C. Possible failures
D. Nothing really
37. What’s your favorite thing about learning for its own sake?
A. Gaining knowledge
B. Developing skills
C. Personal growth
D. Enjoyment of the process
38. How would you describe your curiosity over the years?
A. It has grown
B. It’s fairly consistent
C. It comes and goes
D. It has decreased
39. What’s the trickiest part about staying motivated in your work or study?
A. Monotony
B. Lack of immediate rewards
C. Overwhelm
D. Distractions
40. How connected do you feel to the concept of intrinsic motivation in your daily life?
A. Very connected
B. Somewhat connected
C. Rarely connected
D. Not connected
41. How do you react when something traditionally extrinsically motivated is framed in an intrinsically motivated way?
A. I get more interested
B. It doesn’t change much
C. I become skeptical
D. I get confused
42. What’s your primary motivation when you pursue a hobby?
A. Fun
B. Skill improvement
C. Personal satisfaction
D. Relaxation
43. Which of the following best describes your approach to overcoming challenges?
A. Enthusiastic
B. Methodical
C. Reluctant but persistent
D. Avoidant
44. What is the biggest challenge you face when trying to maintain intrinsic motivation?
A. External pressures
B. Internal doubts
C. Loss of interest
D. Lack of support
45. How often do you reflect on your motivations for doing something?
A. Frequently
B. Occasionally
C. Rarely
D. Never
46. I believe understanding what drives us internally can lead to better personal outcomes.
A. Strongly agree
B. Agree
C. Disagree
D. Strongly disagree
47. I’m afraid I will never find an activity that I’m deeply intrinsically motivated by.
A. True
B. Somewhat true
C. Somewhat false
D. False
48. What is the most likely to frustrate you about your intrinsic motivations?
A. They’re often misunderstood
B. They feel unstable
C. They clash with external demands
D. They’re hard to identify
49. What aspect of intrinsic motivation do you feel you excel at?
A. Staying curious
B. Setting internal goals
C. Persisting through challenges
D. Finding enjoyment in tasks
50. How much do you rely on self-awareness to gauge your motivation levels?
A. A lot
B. Occasionally
C. Rarely
D. Not at all
51. Which of the following is most accurate when it comes to your intrinsic motivation during your free time?
A. Constantly exploring new things
B. Engaging in a mix of new and familiar activities
C. Mostly sticking to familiar tasks
D. Barely feeling motivated
52. How do you handle a situation when you lose interest in something you were once intrinsically motivated about?
A. Find something new
B. Try to rekindle interest
C. Seek external motivation
D. Let it go
53. What do you think you need to rekindle intrinsic motivation in a task you’ve lost interest in?
A. New challenges
B. Different approach
C. External feedback
D. I’m not sure
54. How confident are you in identifying activities that are intrinsically motivating for you?
A. Very confident
B. Somewhat confident
C. Not very confident
D. Not confident at all
55. What happens if you pursue an activity purely for external rewards over time?
A. I lose interest
B. I get demotivated
C. I become indifferent
D. It doesn’t affect me much
56. How well do you gauge your progress in intrinsically motivated activities?
A. Very well
B. Fairly well
C. Not very well
D. Poorly
57. How prepared are you for situations where intrinsic motivation is lacking?
A. Very prepared
B. Somewhat prepared
C. Not very prepared
D. Not prepared at all
58. How would you describe your relationship to self-directed learning?
A. Strong and positive
B. Generally positive
C. Neutral
D. Struggling with it
59. Are you stuck in a pattern of only pursuing extrinsically motivated activities?
A. Yes, completely
B. Mostly, but not entirely
C. Occasionally
D. Not at all
60. What would you say are your top struggles right now concerning staying motivated?
A. Lack of clear goals
B. Overwhelm and stress
C. External distractions
D. Not knowing what truly motivates me
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Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2533589/