Motivation Flashcards
Define Motivation
How is it a 2 part phenomenon?
A need or desire that directs and energizes behavior.
2 part:
Desire to achieve a goal.
Commit to action to accomplish it.
Define Adherence.
Adherence v Non-compliance.
The degree to which clients follow a treatment regimen.
Adherence–less externally driven, less judgemental.
Non-compliance–effected by motivation. has negative conotation.
Distinguish between Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation.
Intrinsic–no external reward. Internal.
Extrinsic–external reward or incentive. Outside.
The incentive is the pull where intrinsic is the push.
Name 4 personal factors affecting motivation.
Locus of control.
Self-efficacy.
Self-esteem.
Social support.
Explain Locus of Control.
One’s fate is either internally or externally controlled. When internal, there is better adherence and more success. Internal and external are dynamic and change.
Define Self-efficacy
A client’s perception of reality. or an individual’s belief in his or her CAPACITY TO EXECUTE behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.
Seligman created an experiment with dogs. What was it?
Learned helplessness. Dogs were shocked. Those that could control when the shock ended, escaped from it when given the chance. Those that could not control when the shock ended gave up, and when given the chance, did not try to escape the shock.
Describe Reformulated Theory as it pertains to Learned Helplessness.
What contributes to the hope score?
Reformulated theory--Attributions for the causes of negative events is key. Hope score: Pervasiveness Permanence Personalization
What influences self efficacy?
The goals people strive for.
Amount of energy expended toward achievement.
Likelihood of attaining a given level of performance.
What is an example of how to improve self-efficacy or competence?
Can improve sense of competence by observing others and then learning to complete tasks themselves.
Define Self-esteem.
What is the benefit of high self esteem?
How does one improve self-esteem?
One’s feelings of high or low self-worth.
A person with strong self esteem will feel more in control and more motivated.
You can improve self-esteem with awareness/sensitivity: Increasing locus of control. Let patients do the things they can do.
There are 4 resources for good social support. What are they?
Include support systems in Rx plans.
Family support members.
Church support.
Community programs and resources (meals on wheels., group exercise programs, transportation, home health aides)
