1. (un)Motivated to learn Flashcards
Motivation
an internal state that has an effect on behavior (maintains, arouses, directs)
a-motivation
a lack of intent to do anything – no engagement at all
intrinsic motivation
when the task itself motivates you and feels rewarding in itself
extrinsic motivation
when the motivation to to do a task comes from the reward or punishment you’ll get, not from doing the job itself
? locus of causality
- the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is the persons REASIN for acting
- whether the cause of your behavior is internal or external
- e.g. painting cuz u wanna improve and freely choose to = internal locus of causality
- e.g. painting cuz ur friends force u to = external locus of causality/extrinsic motivation
four types of extrinsic regulation
external regulation
introjected regulation
identification
integrated
extrinsic motivation: external
completely controlled by
extrinsic motivation: introjected
avoid or guilt or a negative self-perception
extrinsic motivation: identification
it aids to a larger goal that matters to you, even if not interesting 4 u
extrinsic motivation: integrated
its interesting/has reward value - both intrinsic-extrinsic motivation
brief definition of maslows hierarchy of needs model
humans have a hierarchy of needs including 7 needs. range from basic physiological requirements to need for self-actualization
self-actualization
fulfilling one’s full potential and feeling satisfied with that
?deficiency needs
maslow’s 4 lower-level needs which need to be satisfied first before higher-level needs can be addressed
- survival
- safety
- belonging
- self-esteem
when the deficiency needs are satisfied, what happens to the motivation
decreases and motivation to meet higher level needs increases
attribution theories
attribution theories: how
individuals’ explanations, justifications, and excuses influence their motivation and behavior.
3 dimensions: locus
