Chapter 3 - Motivation & Behavioural Change Flashcards
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What is motivation?
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- psychological & social factors that impel a person to act & affect a person’s level of effort & persistence
- varies in direction & intensity
2
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What is the self-determination theory?
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- a global theory of human motivation & development
3
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What are the 3 fundamental needs of the self-determination theory?
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- autonomy
- competence
- relatedness
4
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What is autonomy?
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- being self-determining & in control of our actions
- having independence
5
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What is competence?
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- feeling effective & capable when undertaking challenging tasks
- make changes to one’s behaviour & one’s environment
- to cope with specific problems
6
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What is relatedness?
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- the social nature of human beings & the connectedness with others
- i.e., to feel connected with others
7
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What is intrinsic motivation ?
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- activity is undertaken because it is enjoyable , interesting, stimulating, or self-rewarding
- allows for curiosity, exploration , & the desire to master optimal challenges
8
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What is extrinsic motivation ?
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- activities are performed because they will get something out of it
9
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What is amotivation ?
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- means the absence of motivation
- individuals perceive no connection between their actions & the outcomes that occur with it
10
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What is external regulation?
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- activities are performed to fulfil an external demand, achieve a reward, or avoid punishment
11
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What is Introjected regulation ?
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- activity is engaged in to avoid negative emotions
- partial internalization of behaviour
- don’t like it, but obligated to do it
12
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What is identified regulation ?
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- activity is linked to important & valued goals
- i.e., an athlete training/practicing because he knows it will better his performance, but not because he likes to do it
13
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What are intrinsic motives?
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- to learn; something new about the activity
- accomplish tasks; obtain a sense of accomplishment
- experience sensations; experience the pleasant sensations of the activity
14
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Are intrinsic motives or extrinsic motives better?
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- 2 groups were assessed; one using extrinsic motives & the other using intrinsic motives
- results found:
- the autonomy group was more involved in physical activity
- Enjoyed physical activity more
- Had a more positive attitude about physical activity
- Perceived they had more personal control over physical activity
15
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What is motivational control?
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- the motive to exercise at least some control over important events in our life
