C.3 motivation Flashcards
Motivation
the direction and intensity of one’s effort
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- inside (excitement)
- outside (money)
The need achievement theory
Balance between to achieve success and avoid failure
- they are motivated because they want to succeed
- have an avoidance conflict approach
- people who fear failure as the more important factor have low achievement motivation
Task-oriented
learning new skills and improving themselves
Ego-oriented
focus on being best and compares with others
Amotivation
avoid doing exercise
Extrinsic regulation
doesn’t really like it but feel guilty if they don’t
Identified regulation
they do it for the wrong reason
Integrated regulation
very passionate over their sport
Intrinsic motivation
they do it because they enjoy it and have fun
Two types of rewards
- Controlling rewards ( decrease intrinsic motivation)
- Informational rewards (increase intrinsic motivation)
Different behaviours of low&high achievers
High achievers
- like challenging tasks
- display a high level of effort
- continue to try hard in difficult situation
- Focus on the pride of success
Low achievers
- avoid challenging activities
- less effort when they take part
- give up easily
- focus on the shame of failure
Goal orientation theory factors
- achievement goals
- perceived ability
- achievement behaviour
Low task orientation high ego
lack of focus on achieving a specific self referenced personal goal or task
- lack of enjoyment and focus in the activity
Three psychological needs
Autonomy: making our own decisions and to be in control
Competence: the need to to accomplish things
Relatedness: feel a sense of belonging and relate to others
