ch7 - motivation and emotion Flashcards
motivation
the factors that direct and energize the behacior of humans and other organism.
biological cognititve and social aspects
instinct
inborn patterns of behavior that are biologically determined rather than learned
instinct approaches to motivation
people and animals are born preprogramed with sets of behaviors essential to their survival
drive reduction
lack of some basic biological requirement produces a drive to obtain that requirement.
a drive
motivational tension or arousal tat energizes behavior to fulfill a need
primary drives
basic drives related to biological needs of the body or species as a whole; hunger thirst sleep sex
secondary drives
prior experience and learning bring about needs. ie Academic or professional achievements
arousal approaches to motivation
people try to maintain a steady level of stimulation and activity. neither too high nor too low
incentive approaches to motivation
motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals or incentives.
cognitive approaches to motivation
motivation is a product of peoples thoughts, expectations, and goals / cognitions
intrinsic motivation
causes us to participate in an activity for our own enjoyment rather than for any concrete tangible reward
extrinsic motivation
causes us to do something for money a grade or some other concrete tangible reward
hindrance stressors
stressors that employees see as outside their control and as barriers to good performance
challenge stressors
stressors that employees see as something they can overcome such as learning a new skill that can get the job done more effectively.
motivates employees to work harder
self actualization
a state of self fulfillment in which people realize their highest potentials in their own unique way.