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Arrange the levels of motivation from lowest to highest self-determination.
A. Intrinsic motivation
B. External regulation
C. Amotivation
D. Identified regulation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
C, B, D, A

Motivation Levels and Self-Determination Ordering

Self-determination refers to the extent to which an individual feels their actions are driven by their own volition and internal values, rather than external pressures or control.

Understanding Motivation Types

Let's analyze the levels of self-determination for each type of motivation mentioned:

  • Amotivation (C): Individuals feel incompetent or lack control, leading to a lack of motivation. This represents the lowest level of self-determination.
  • External Regulation (B): Motivation is driven by external factors like rewards or punishments. This is a form of controlled motivation with low self-determination.
  • Identified Regulation (D): Individuals consciously accept the value of a behavior and see it as personally important, even if not intrinsically enjoyable. This shows moderate self-determination.
  • Intrinsic Motivation (A): Individuals engage in activities for the inherent satisfaction and enjoyment they bring. This represents the highest level of self-determination.

Arranging Motivation Levels

Ordering these from lowest to highest self-determination yields the following sequence:

  1. Amotivation (C)
  2. External Regulation (B)
  3. Identified Regulation (D)
  4. Intrinsic Motivation (A)

Therefore, the correct order is C, B, D, A.

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    A. Mouth
    B. Stomach
    C. Hands
    D. Anus
    E. Genital
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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    A. Effusion
    B. Foreclosure
    C. Moratorium
    D. Achievement
    E. Acceptance
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    A. First stageI. Anger
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    D. Fourth stageIV. Denial
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  5. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer by choosing from code given below :
     

    List - I
    (Concept)
    List - II
    (Explanation)
    (a) Life Space(i) Unlearned, fixed stereotyped pattern of activity.
    (b) Instinctual Behaviour(ii) Psychological reality depicting the totality of facts that determine behaviour at a moment in true. It counts of environment as perceived by the person.
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    (d) Task Resumption(iv) Behaviour patterns that appear when the sign stimulus is not identifiable.


    Code :

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