motivation Flashcards

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motivation

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the direction and intensity of ones effort (sage 1977)

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two types of motivation

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extrinsic and intrinsic

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extrinsic

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those who are extrinsically motivated engage in the activity because of the valued outcome

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intrinsic

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those who are intrinsically motivated engage in an activity for the pleasure and satisfaction they experience while learning, exploring or trying to understand something new

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over motivation

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times when levels can become too high, even dangerous, and this is known as over motivation

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signs of over motivation

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over training, training addiction, social withdrawal

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effects of over motivation

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over confidence, low level performance, failure, arrogance

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tangible motivation

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visible record given to an individual for achieving something these rewards can include trophies and money

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intangible motivation

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external rewards which cant be physically touched such as praise, fame and recognition

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Achievement goal theory

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Where motivation can be driven by goals
Two types- task orientation and ego orientation
Task- where the athlete wants to improve for themselves
Ego- wanting to win or impress others

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Self determination theory

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A popular exercise adherence theory
Focuses on intrinsic motivation
Three key needs- autonomy, competence, relatedness
Autonomy - having control over what’s happening
Competence- need to successfully complete a task
Relatedness- having a close relationship with others

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Weiners attribution theory

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How people explain stress or failure
Stability- is the reason changeable
Casualty- is it from an internal or external factor
Control- is it under your control or not

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