QUESTION: According to you, what could be the reason for David's motivation? a. Drives are one of the biggest factors that influence motivation; As David's mother mentioned, it is probably these internal drives that motivate David. b. External rewards significantly affect motivation; As David's father mentioned, it is probably such external factors that motivate David. c. Both internal and external factors play an important role in motivation; A combination of many such factors probably contribute to David's motivation. Motivational Theories INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following scenario and answer the question. Scenario: Eighteen-year-old David wants to pursue a medical degree at a top university in the United States. He aspires to become a successful surgeon and has been spending sleepless nights preparing for his qualifying examinations. His parents have been worried about him because he does not take any time out of studying and barely even sleeps or eats. They wanted to understand the reason behind his motivation to work so hard. While they were having a discussion about him, David's mother asserted that he has always been a motivated and hardworking boy. She believes that he has always had the drive to excel. David's father, on the other hand, believes David's motivation comes from external factors. According to him, David wants the respect and money that comes with being a successful surgeon.