Chapter 10 Quiz Flashcards
Theories of Motivation?
- Instincts
- Drive (physical)
- Incentive (psychological)
- Arousal
Instincts
an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli (Biologically Programmed Behavior)
Motives
the needs, wants, interests, and desires that propel people in certain directions (Goal-Directed Behavior)
Range & Diversity of Human Motives
Biological: Social:
-hunger motive -achievement motive
-sleep and rest motive (need to excel
-thirst motive -affiliation motive
(need for social bonds)
Drive vs. Incentive
-Drive theories emphasize how internal states of tension push people in certain directions. (generally physiological)
-Incentive theories emphasize how external stimuli pull people in certain directions. (generally psychological)
Drive Theory
Internal state of tension that motivates an organism to engage in activities that should reduce this tension.
physiological = push
Theories:
-Does not explain all motivation
Homeostasis
a state of physiological equilibrium or stability (back to normal)
Incentives
something that motivates or encourages someone to do something
Incentive Theory
An external goal that has the capacity to motivate behavior.
Ex: money, grades, promotion, college of choice acceptance
psychological =pull
Intrinsic
internally rewarding; you do something because you get personal satisfaction out of it
Extrinsic
externally rewarding; you do something to get rewarded or avoid punishment
2 Types of Motivators for Incentive Theory?
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
Overjustification Effect
a phenomenon in which being rewarded for doing something actually diminishes intrinsic motivation to perform that action
Achievement Motive
the need to master difficult challenges, to outperform others, and to meet high standards of excellence
Achievement
a subjects need for achievement can be tested on the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)