Lecture 8 Motivational Theories Part II Flashcards
Self determination theory
examine behaviors undertaken by our own choice rather than by external pressures (composed of 4)
what are the 4 theories that contribute to the self determination theory
cognitive evaluation
organising integrating
basic needs
causality orientations
cognitive evaluation theory
developed to explain effects of social context on individuals intrinsic motivation (part of self determination theory)
intrinsic motivation
do an activity based on the inherent satisfaction or pleasure associated with the activity itself. Children love to do activity, there usually isn’t much extrinsic motivation but lots of intrinsic
what happens to intrinsic motivation when perceived locus of causality is external
IM decreases
what happens to intrinsic motivation when perceived locus of causality is internal
IM increases
what happens when a person has increased perceived competence
IM increases
what happens when a person has decreased perceived competence
IM decreases
How is intrinsic motivation related to task goals
positively
how is intrinsic motivation related to ego goals
negatively
extrinsic motivation
engaging in an activity for instrumental reasons like money or weight loss or meeting new people
Organismic integration theory
mini part of self determination theory which explains non intrinsically motivating behaviours
what are the 3 psychological needs
autonomy
competence
relatedness
autonomy
choices and controlling own behaviour
competence
handling challenges and achieving desired outcome
relatedness
socially connecting & feeling involved
order of self determination theory continuum
true intrinsic motivation integrated regulation identified regulation introjected regulation external regulation amotivation
amotivation
non-motivated behaviour
external regulation
least self-determined (possibly forced to do it)
introjected regulation
internal pressures are the driving force (ex. wanting to lose weight)
identified regulation
behaviour is performed out of choice because it is valued
integrated regulation
assimilates reasons with own values (contributes to who you are)
3 intrinsic measures
to know
toward accomplishment
to seek stimulation/excitement
3 extrinsic measures
external, introjection, identification, integrated regulations
