Motivation and Confidence Flashcards
What is motivation?
Degree of determination, drive, desire with which a person approaches (or avoids) a particular behaviour.
What is the Expectancy Value Theory?
Motivation or behaviours was predicted by individual’s expected behavioural outcome and on the value placed on that outcome.
Explain the EV outcomes
Who Created Self Efficacy Theory
Albert Bandura 1977
What is Self-Efficacy
Focuses on the extent to which people feel they will be successful in performing the desired behaviour, given their abilities and unique situation
Name the 4 Primary Sources of Self-Efficacy
- Past Performance
- Vicarious Experiences
- Social Persuasion
- Physiological/affective states
Explain Past Performance in SET
Activities similar to, or the same as, what a person has done successfully in the past
Explain Vicarious Experiences in SET
The experience gained from watching a relatable role model
Explain Social Persuasion in SET
Verbal and nonverbal advice given by others, more effective when given by someone close to them (e.g. coach, parent, etc.)
Explain Physiological States in SET
Physiological state: rapid heartbeat that causes a cardiac rehab pa)ent to doubt the impact of exercise
Explain Affective States in SET
Affective state: emotion that can be positive or negative towards exercise or stem from exercise
Name 2 types of Efficacy
- Coping Efficacy
- Scheduling Efficacy
Name two ways of measuring self-efficacy
- Level
- Strength
What is Self-Determination Theory?
Designed to explain affective, cognitive, and behavioural responses
Name the 3 basic psychological needs
- A need for self-determination
- A need to show competence
- A need for relatedness
