11.3- Social and Achievement Motivation Flashcards
self-actualization
the point at which a person reaches their full potential as a creative, deep-thinking, and accepting human being
(the top of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs)
the need to belong (sometimes known as affixation motivation)
the motivation to maintain relations that involve pleasant feelings such as worth, affection, appreciation, and mutual concern for each persons well being
(quality friends > quantity)
Who are Beirscheid and Walter
proposed the first scientific model of love (2 components)
model of love: component #1) passionate love
associated with a physical and emotional longing for the other person - feeling in beginning of relationship “butterflies”
model of love: component #2) companionate love
related to tenderness, and to the affection we feel when our lives are intertwined with an other person
terror management theory (TMT)
a psychological prospective asserting that the human fear of mortality motivates behaviour, particularly behaviours that preserve self-esteem and our sense of belonging
Achievement motivation
very strong force in human behaviour and refers to the drive to preform at high levels and to accomplish significant goals
Approach goal
an enjoyable and pleasant incentive that a person is drawn toward, such as praise, financial reward, or a feeling of satisfaction
avoidance goal
an attempt to avoid an unpleasant outcome such as shame, embarrassment, losing money, or feeling of emotional pain
(trying out for a team, working hard so your friends don’t see you fail)
universal need #1) relatedness
feeling connected with others, a need satisfied by forcing meaningful bonds with other people such as family members, teammates, or colleagues at school and work
universal need #2) autonomy
the need to feel in control of your own life
universal need #3) competence
the ability to perform a task at a skill level that is satisfying to the individual
self-efficacy
an individuals confidence that they can plan and execute a course of action in order to save a problem
self-determination theory
a theory that states an individuals ability to achieve their goals and attain psychological well-being is influenced by the degree to which they are in control of the behaviours necessary to achieve their goal
(in control- more motivated)
extrinsic motivation (performance motive)
motivation geared toward gaining rewards or public recognition, or avoiding embarrassment
(wanting to be on a basketball team in order to be popular) give up some sense of autonomy
