Chapter 4 (motivation) Flashcards
Achievement goal theory
A theory positing that different people are motivated by different types of goals, in which some people are motivated to pursue a goal by the desire to gain mastery over a given task or skill (task or mastery orientation), whereas others are motivated by a desire to outperform others (ego or performance orientation)
Achivement motivatiion
A motivation to master tasks, achieve at a hjigh level amd persist even when conforonted by obstacles
Amotivation
an absence of motivation
Cognitive evaluation theory
A theory that extends self-determination theory by focusing specifically on the causes of intrinsic nmotivation and the factors that may increase and decrease such motivation
Competence motivation theory
A theory stating that positive expereinces lead to greater feelings of competence, wheras negative expereinces reduce percieved competence
competitiveness
A desire to achieve at a high level, specifaly within a sport setting
Ego (performance) goal orientation
a goal orientation in which people are motivated by a desire to outperform others
Extrinisic (or external) motivation
motivation that comes from an external source, such as awards, trophies, money, praise, or social status
integrated theory of motivation in sport
A model proposing that social factors, coaches’ behaviour, and whether a situation emphasises cooperation or competition influences athlete’s beliefs about themselves, which in turn influence whether athletes fundamental psychological needs are met (their need to feel competent, independent, or autonomous and able to relate to other people); these social and psychological factors then lead to the type of motivation an athlete experiences
intrinisc (or internal) motivation
Motivation that comes from an internal source, such as the fun of competing, a desire to learn new skills, and the excitement that comes from performing well
Motivation
the direction and intensity of one’s effort
Need achievement theory
A theory describing the role of both personal factors and situational factors in predicting achievement behavior; this theory takes into account people’s desires to both achieve success and avoid failure, as well as the probability of success and the incentive value of that success in a given situation.
Observational learning
A type of learning that occurs when people observe others’ behavior
Overjustification
A phenomenon in which the presence of external rewards undermines intrinsic interest.
Self-confidence
A person’s overall view of him-or herself as being generally capable
