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
self-determination theory
A theory that describes the role of three basic psychological needs - the needs for effecting, relatedness, and autonomy - in influencing motivation
Self-efficacy theory
A theory describing the importance of having a belief in one’s own ability to carry out a given task
Self-Handicapping
A strategy in which people adopt or claim impediments to success as a way of maintaining self-esteem
Social approval goal orientation
A goal orientation in which people are focused on achieving social acceptance and avoiding embarrassment and defeat
Social Loafing
individuals tendency to reduce their own individual output when their contributions on a task will be combined with those of other people
Sport-confidence model
A model describing people’s enduring beliefs about their competence within athletics, in particular, their confidence in cognitive efficiency, physical skills/training, and resilience
Task (mastery) goal orientation
A goal orientation in which people are motivated to pursue by a desire to gain mastery over a given task or skill
