Motivation and Drive Flashcards
self determination theory
people want to be better and the social environment supports that or not
3 theories
basic needs satisfaction theory
need to satisfy competence, autonomy and relatedness
cognitive evaluation theory
critical roles played by competence and autonomy supporting intrinsic motivation
organismic integration theory
various forms of extrinsic motivation and their properties and consequences - autonomy and relatedness
external regulation
taking part to gain reward or avoid punishment
introjected regulation
avoid disapproval or gain external approval
identified regualtion
participating because they value the impact and values
integrated regulation
participate because they identify as an athlete
achievement goal theory
ability is central and can be constructed in task involvement and ego involvement
attributions
perceived causes or reasons for an event affected by personality and environment
phaeton effect
individuals who show exceptional personal achievement in certain fields frequently have experienced childhoods ambled with parental loss
adversity and motivation
seem to fuel subsequent effort and desire to excel or fuelled by sense of injustice
core psychodynamic mechanisms
guilt
achievement striving
need for success
John henryism
high effort coping with adversity increases risk if ill health
3 characteristics of John henryism
efficacious mental and physical vigor
strong commitment to hard work
single minded determination to succeed