L3 - gendolla Flashcards
- What is Motivational Intensity Theory (MIT)?
A theory explaining how effort intensity is regulated based on perceived task difficulty and potential motivation.
- What is effort intensity in MIT?
The amount of effort invested in a task, regulated by task difficulty and potential motivation.
- How does task difficulty influence effort?
Effort increases with difficulty as long as success is possible and justified by the perceived benefits.
- What happens when a task is perceived as too difficult?
Effort intensity drops if success is deemed impossible or if the reward is not worth the effort.
- What happens when task difficulty is unknown?
Effort is determined by potential motivation rather than perceived difficulty.
- What is potential motivation?
The upper limit of effort an individual is willing to exert, based on perceived importance and expected rewards.
- What factors affect task difficulty?
Personal ability: Higher ability reduces difficulty perception.
Task complexity: More complex tasks require more effort
Previous experience: Familiarity lowers difficulty.
Cognitive load: Additional mental demands increase difficulty.
- How can effort intensity be measured?
Self-reports: Easy but prone to bias.
Performance measures: Direct but influenced by ability.
Physiological measures: Objective but require specialized equipment.
- What factors affect potential motivation?
Material incentives: Higher rewards increase effort.
Outcome expectancy: If success is crucial for future goals, effort increases.
Social evaluation: Being observed boosts motivation.
Ego involvement: Tasks tied to self-worth increase effort.
Self-focus: Awareness of performance increases engagement.
- How does mood influence effort in MIT?
Anger: Increases effort when tasks are difficult but achievable.
Sadness: Increases perceived difficulty, reducing effort.
Positive mood: Decreases effort in difficult tasks.
Depression: Lowers responsiveness to motivation cues.
- What does Figure 24.1 of MIT illustrate?
Shows how effort intensity varies based on difficulty and potential motivation.
If difficulty is ambiguous, effort follows potential motivation rather than actual difficulty.
- What is the key takeaway from MIT?
Effort intensity is not solely determined by rewards but by an interplay of difficulty, perceived benefits, and emotional states.
