Recap of module Flashcards
what are the three components of ajzens theory of planned behaviour?
- Attitude towards behaviour
- subjective norms
- perceived behavioural control.
attitudes in the context of ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour
eg, what do I think? eg meditation is good for me
subjective norms in the context of ajzens theory of planned behaviour
what do I think others think? eg my peers think meditation is great
perceived behavioural control in the context of ajzens theory of planned behaviour
can I do it? eg I have time to meditate in mornings
- a reflection of the individuals past experience as well as perceived obstacles or impediments to performing the behaviour
limitations of TPB (4)
- assumes that intentions are explicit (eg addictions)
- it isn’t focused on external limitations
- timeframe between intent and behaviour?
- good intentions are not always translated into behaviour
semantic memories (2)
- conceptual knowledge about the meaning of things
- networks of associations (over time)
what is a schemata
patterns of expectations, eg a restaurant script
what does ajzen’s TPB aim to predict
work-related behaviours as a function of attitudes towards that behaviour, subjective norms and perceived control
what does Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model attempt to predict
job satisfaction as a function of certain important feature of jobs
what does Karasek’s demands-control model attempt to predict
job strain as a function of job demands and workers’ ability to exert control
difference between semantic and episodic memory?
- semantic is a recall of general facts, eg pen used to write.
- episodic is recall of personal facts, eg I can re-live
Job characteristics model main components - simplified (5)
- task variety
- task identity
- task significance
- autonomy
- feedback
these lead to job satisfaction
outline task/skill variety in JCM
using lots of different skills, performing different tasks
outline task identity for JCM
performing a task to completion and seeing the results
outline task significance for JCM
performing meaningful tasks (tasks that have an impact)
outline autonomy for JCM
having control over ones work
outline feedback for JCM
feeling supported in ones work
Karasek’s (1979) Job demands-control model (JD-C)
the consistent finding is that it is the combination of low decision latitude and heavy job demands which is associated with mental strain.
this same combination is also associated with job dissatisfaction
what is salience
the extent to which something is important or noticable
Achievement Motivation Theory (AMT) Atkinson, 1964, 1974
- achievement motivation is the motivation for accomplishment (achievement) through mastery of skills.
According to AMT, achievement motivation is based on personality: (2)
- motivate or need to achieve success (NACH)
- motivate or need to avoid failure (NAF)
as well as situational factors
Achievement motivation equation - NACH
Ts= Mas X Ps X Is
- Ts- tendency to achieve success
- Mas - Need/motive to achieve
- Ps - probability of success
- Is - importance of achieving success
Achievement motivation equation - NAF
Tf = Maf X Pf Xif
- Tf- tendency to avoid failure
- Maf - need/motivate to avoid failure
- Is - importance of avoiding failure eg consequences
how to calculate variance (4)
- number minus the mean of all numbers
- square that value
- add them all up
- divide the value by the amount of numbers
how to calculate standard deviation
square root the equation of variance
