Individual Differences Week 6 Motivation 2

Question 1

What are the two main tenants of Achievement Goal Theory

Answer 1

Task and Ego orientation

Question 2

Name elements of Task orientation

Answer 2

Striving to be your best. Not competing with others but being the best version of yourself. Intrinsic style motivation

Question 3

Name elements of Ego orientation

Answer 3

Compared to others, trying to beat others extrinsic style motivation

Question 4

What are the two added tenants

Answer 4

Mastery and Performance goals

Question 5

What is mastery and performance linked to

Answer 5

Avoidance approach
Performance approach

Question 6

How do you break down further mastery and Performance

Answer 6

Approach and Avoidance

Question 7

Name some parts of the Performance approach

Answer 7

Extrinsic goal values, will I look smart, focus on outcome, errors are failures, Seek flattery, uncertainty is a threat, emphasis on current ability

Question 8

Name some Mastery approach elements

Answer 8

Intrinsic, Personal standards, How can I do it, focus on process, learn from mistakes, uncertainty is challenging, seek accurate info on ability, emphasize effort,

Question 9

Performance Avoidance?

Answer 9

Extrinsic, will I look dumb, focus on the outcome, errors mean failure, uncertainty is a threat, emphasise present ability

Question 10

Mastery avoidance

Answer 10

can I do it now, the process to the outcome, errors are a failure, uncertainty is a threat

Question 11

Which approaches are best for success and happiness

Answer 11

Mastery and Performance Approach

Question 12

Name a measurement tool for this theory

Answer 12

Achievement Goal questionnaire

Question 13

What would be an ideal approach to tasks

Answer 13

Mastery and Performance approach

Question 14

What could be worst method of achieving goals

Answer 14

Ego, performance alongside avoidance motives