Question 1:

Describe the evolution of motivation theory and how it relates to the job market. Specifically:

a) Identify and describe the three kinds of motivation that Pink suggests.

b) Explain how Motivation 2.0 and 3.0 have been relevant to the historical workforce context and required task types (i.e., algorithmic vs heuristic).

c) If you were a manager, what type of motivation strategy would you use with your employees? Be sure to include the type of business / task and why your chosen motivational strategy is appropriate.

Question 2:

Describe the primary reward system in the brain. Specifically:

a) Where does it start? (Hint, this brain structure manufactures and releases the neurotransmitter.)

b) What neurotransmitter is released?

c) Where does that neurotransmitter go? (Hint, what brain structure?)

d) What is this reward pathway called?

e) Based on the brain structures and activity discussed in class, explain the process of developing tolerance to a drug.

Question 3:

Choose either thirst or hunger for this question (only answer about one).

a) Which brain structure regulates this physiological need? What system does this brain structure belong to?

b) Identify the process through which this physiological need is detected and then resolved.