Question

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francisca really wants a promotion and is putting in extra hours to get the job done beyond expectations. she wants to stand out, head and shoulders above her peers. shes working hard for her goals and is making choices every day that reflect her motivation.

what response best reflects franciscas motivation?

franciscas scenario reflects intensity in how much energy, time, and effort she puts into exceeding expectations and achieving her goal of a promotion.

franciscas scenario reflects extrinsic factors like the pride in a job well done.

franciscas scenario reflect intrinsic factors like a raise and a promotion.

franciscas scenario reflects direction, as she is motivated by the raise that comes with a promotion.

Explanation:

Analyze the scenario details

The scenario describes Francisca putting in "extra hours to get the job done beyond expectations" and "working hard for her goals." This emphasizes the amount of energy, effort, and time she is dedicating to her work.

Evaluate the elements of motivation

Using the Elements of Motivation knowledge point, motivation consists of key components including direction, intensity, and persistence.

• Intensity refers to how hard a person tries, or the amount of physical and mental energy and effort put toward a goal. Francisca's "extra hours" and "working hard... beyond expectations" directly represent high intensity.

Assess the incorrect options

Using the Direction in Motivation knowledge point:

• The second option incorrectly classifies "pride in a job well done" as an extrinsic factor (it is actually an intrinsic factor).
• The third option incorrectly classifies "a raise and a promotion" as intrinsic factors (they are actually extrinsic factors).
• The fourth option states the scenario reflects "direction" because of the raise, but the core of her described behavior (putting in extra hours, working hard) is characterized by the energy and effort she expends, which is intensity.

Answer:

• (A) Francisca's scenario reflects intensity in how much energy, time, and effort she puts into exceeding expectations and achieving her goal of a promotion. (Correct answer)
• (B) Francisca's scenario reflects extrinsic factors like the pride in a job well done.
• (C) Francisca's scenario reflect intrinsic factors like a raise and a promotion.
• (D) Francisca's scenario reflects direction, as she is motivated by the raise that comes with a promotion.