HES 131 Final Exam Flashcards
What is Achievement Motivation?
Person’s orientation to strive for task success, persist in the face of failure, and have pride in accomplishments.
Give an example of the Need Achievement Theory Low Achiever
“I do NOT want to fail at a task or competition”
Give an example of the Need Achievement theory High Achiever
“I want to succeed”
Give an example of Attribution Theory Low Achiever
“When I do well, it’s just luck”
Give an example of Attribution Theory High Achiever
“When I do poorly, I know I can improve”
Give an example of Achievement Goal Theory Low Achiever
“I set goals to avoid loosing to others”
Give an example of Achievement Goal Theory High Achiever
“I set goals to become more competent in the task”
Give an example of Competence Motivation Theory Low Achiever
“I do not feel competent in my sport”
Give an example of Competence Motivation Theory High Achiever
“I feel competent in my sport”
List three ways to implement achievement motivation
- Recognize Interactional factors
- Emphasize Task and approach goals
- Foster feelings of competence and control
What are the three categories someones motivation can be categorized in?
Amotivation, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation
What does it mean when the person has more intrinsic motivation
They are more likely to initiate and maintain target behaviour.
What is amotivation
A lack of intention to engage in or sustain the target behaviour
What is extrinsic motivation
Engaging in behaviour because of external factors (feelings of having to do behavior)
What is intrinsic motivation
engaging in a behaviour for personal growth and enjoyment of the target behaviour (Feelings of wanting to do the behavior)
What are the four factors of extrinsic motivation
external regulation, introjected regulation, identified regulation, integrated regulation