Final Review Flashcards
what is the first need included in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Physiological needs; play an important role in motivation
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
1) physiological needs
2) safety
3) love and belonging
4) esteem
5) self actualization
what is the most commonly used motivational strategy?
reward
Muscle relaxation is what?
a stress management tool
What is the drive that allows us to begin and complete tasks?
motivation= strongly related to success
What will happen to your motivation level?
it will fluctuate= this is normal
what is the cognitive approach to improve motivation?
1) stop negative or unrealistic thoughts
2) challenge and investigate
3) have realistic and more positive thoughts
self esteem
how you view or feel about yourself
self efficacy (bandura)
your beliefs about your ability to effectively perform a task
how to build confidence through successful experiences
1) have courage to take risks and try new tasks
2) identify action steps you can take to move toward goals
3) reflect on academic experiences
4) expect mistakes to happen from time to time
5) access help when needed
what are the four types of motivational theory?
1) behavioral
2) cognitive
3) humanistic
4) social
behavioral motivational theory
we are motivated by consequences; savor the positive feeling associated with success
cognitive motivational theory
our thoughts and interpretations of events drive our actions; don’t let the negatives influence you
humanistic motivational theory
we all have the potential for growth and want to do our best
social motivational theory
we are motivated by our relationships; go beyond your comfort zone
self reflection
the process of pausing to carefully consider the progress you have made towards your goal
resilience
a persons ability to bounce back after a traumatic or tragic event
academic resilience
the ability to persevere despite negative academic experiences
internal locus of control
1) belief that your actions significantly impact consequences
2) you are in control
EX. I failed quiz because I didn’t study enough
external locus of control
1) belief that your actions have little to no impact on consequences
2) others to outside factors such as luck are in control
EX. I failed quiz because my boss wouldn’t let me out of work early to study
ways to seek campus support
professors, tutoring, advisors, librarians, personal and care counselors, disability service providers, resident advisor