motivation theories Flashcards
Instinct theory
- __Explains some animal behaviors__
- __Explains some human behaviors__
- Does not explain other human behaviors
Automatic, unlearned, involuntary behavior, triggered by a specific stimulus
Birds building certain types of nest
Drive reduction theory
__The idea that physiological needs creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need__
-The need → maintain homeostasis
-*Glucose levels, leptin, regulation of set point in wight
Not too cold, not to hot. Not too wet, not to dry *
Incentive theory
__Behavior is directed towards attaining desirable stimuli and avoiding unwanted stimuli__
-Emphasizes the roles of environmental Stimuli that motivate behavior
-Two incentive related systems
Wanting → being attracted to a stimulus
Liking → Evaluating how pleasurable a stimulus is → intrinsically motivated; the beste
Optimal arousal theory
__Motivation is tied to regulation of arousal__
- Performance is best when arousal is moderate
- Organisms are motivated by behave in ways that maintain their optimal level of arousal
-Yerkse Dodson law
Yerkse Dodson Law
-Arousal theory - states that we are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal - if bored
-We go do something and if overstimulated, we relax
-Yerkes Dodson laws state that performance increases with arousal only up to a point beyond which performance decreases.
Self determination theory
__Argues that people are motivated to learn, grow and change their lives if there →
3 basic psychological needs are satisfied: competence, connection and autonomy.__
- Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic
Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation is when we find participation in an activity personally rewarding and fulfilling .
Extrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation is when we participate in an activity to gain a reward or avoid punishment
Hierarchy of motives
basic needs
