Ch 10 Flashcards
Types of Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
The pursuit of activity because of internal factors
- Learning for the sake of learning, pursuing a sport because you love it
Extrinsic Motivation
The pursuit of an activity because of external factors
- Pursuing acting or sports for money and fame
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
We a remotivated by needs not being met, from the bottom and working upward to self-actualization
Individual needs vary, however, and Maslow’s model has lacked empirical support
Physiological, Safety, Belonging, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualization
Drive (Reduction Theory)
Organisms seek too exist in a state of homeostasis (an optimal balance) within various biological needs
If we deviate from homeostasis, we will experience a drive to address and reduce that need
Primary Drive
Those that are biological and innate
Secondary Drive
Those that are conditioned and learned
Optimal Arousal
We are motivated to maintain an optimal level of physiological and psychological arousal
If under aroused we become bored, but if over aroused may feel stressed and overwhelmed
Self Determination Theory
We are motivated by intrinsic goals, and want to feel like we are in control of out destiny
Focused on autonomy, competence, and relatedness within social groups
To enhance motivation, goals should be ____ and ______
specific
achievable
If not specific,
hard to define a course to achieve
If not achievable,
can lead to frustration, giving up
Continued frustration can contribute to ____
Learned helplessness
Learned Helplessness
A self-fulfilling prophecy in which you learn you have no self-efficacy, and act accordingly
Approach-Approach Conflict
Choice between two appealing activities or goals
Choosing a new car when you have money for it
