Motivation and emotion theory

Question 1

Psychodynamic perspective

Answer 1

Motives are Conscious (explicit) and Unconscious (implicit)

Question 2

Behaviourists

Answer 2

Motivated by reinforcement and punishment

Question 3

Cognitive

Answer 3

Motives are values based and logically attainable

Question 4

Humanistic

Answer 4

Motives are hierarchical (maslow) eg first survive, then thrive.

Question 5

Evolutionary

Answer 5

Motives driven by genetics ‘inclusive fitness’

Question 6

Emotions

Answer 6

Physiological arousal
Subjective experience/thought
Behavioral expression

Question 7

Self determination theory

Answer 7

Competence, autonomy, and relatedness

Question 8

Perspective definitions of motivation

Answer 8

Internal process giving direction to our lives
Force that leads us to approach or avoid
The process of starting, directing and maintaining activities

Question 9

Approach motivation

Answer 9

Associated with behavioural activation system
Sensitive to rewards and positive emotions

Question 10

Self efficacy

Answer 10

Belief in our ability to bring about desired outcome
General and specific

Sources:
Vicarious experience/Observation
Self talk
Personal experience
Encouragement
Physiological indicators

Question 11

Self motivation

Answer 11

Real self: how we see ourselves

Social self: how we present ourselves

Ideal self: who we would like to be

How does perceptions of each change your motivation

Question 12

Goals

Answer 12

Related to outcome expectancy.

Question 13

Psychosocial motives

Answer 13

Relatedness
Agency

Question 14

Broaden and build theory

Answer 14

Positive emotions lead to broadened mindset. Divergent thinking.
Approach motivation.
Builds connection, resources. Opportunities. Leads to growth and enhanced well-being.

Negative emotions lead to narrow mindset. Convergent thinking.
Avoidance motivation.
Steer to specific focus eg a threat.
Avoid opportunities.

Question 15

Basic emotions

Answer 15

Positive and negative affect.

6 to 10 universal emotions. Happiness
Sadness
Fear
Anger
Disgust
Surprise

Question 16

Motivation derives from

Answer 16

Internal forces eg hunger
External stimulus eg smelling delicious food

Question 17

Physiological motivators

Answer 17

Hunger, thirst,
Pain avoidance
Sex,
Air,
Sleep

Question 18

Psychological motivators

Answer 18

Autonomy,
Competence,
Relatedness,
Agency.

Question 19

Adaptive functions of emotions

Answer 19

Social communication and regulation.

Bonding. Establishment of social ties.

Motivator. Type (approach v avoidance) and strength of motivation.

Learning.
Emotional association leading to reinforcement of behaviors.

Supports decision making.

Question 20

Emotional intelligence

Answer 20

Ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and harness emotions in self and others.

Question 21

Five dimension curiosity scale

Answer 21

Exploration
(Approach motivation)

Decrease gaps in knowledge
(Avoidance motivation)

Question 22

Curiosity association

Answer 22

Creativity

Question 23

Influence on curiosity of basic psychological motivators

Answer 23

Agency increases curiosity and approach motivation.

Question 24

Cultural context of interaction between motivation and emotion

Answer 24

Workplace culture
Indigenous culture
Family group culture
Institutional culture