Motivation Flashcards
What is motivation
Need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
Evolutionary (instinct) theory
Instincts results in fixed action patters ex. Instinct is to mate fixed action pattern I mating rituals
Drive-reduction theory
Needs results in drive ex. Need water drive is thirst
Drive reduction theory- what are push factors
Primary needs to enable survival
Drive reduction theory- what is pull factors
Secondary needs are learned ex. Money, grades push hunger pull smell food
Optimum arousal theory
Seek optimum level of psychological arousal
-reward pleasure theory and limbic system
Optimum arousal theory says you need what emotion to perform better
Excitement
Maslow hierarchy of needs
Thought only 5 needs that allow humans to truly thrive
What is self transcendence
Sense of meaning
What is esteem needs
Freedom, self respect, accomplishment, appreciation, strength
What is love and belonging
Affection, relationships, friends, family
What is safety needs
Security, safety,
What is physiological needs
Food, water, breathing, warmth, rest
In Maslows hierarchy what is achievement motivation
Desire for significant accomplishment
Cognitive theory- what is extrinsic motivation
Incentives from external sources which is motivation for behavior
