Edt1601 exam pack - Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

Question 1 1.1 Motivation Motivation has been defined differently over different periods of time. According to Vrey (1979) motivation is a type of arousal that is driven by the internal factors such as; the person himself/herself or by external factors such as someone else. This is dependent on the realisation of a specific goal or a set of goals. Motivation is a process “that influences the direction, persistence, and vigour of goal-directed behaviour (Passer & Smith 2001). Which, in s...