Recap of module

Question 1

what are the three components of ajzens theory of planned behaviour?

Answer 1

• Attitude towards behaviour
• subjective norms
• perceived behavioural control.

Question 2

attitudes in the context of ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour

Answer 2

eg, what do I think? eg meditation is good for me

Question 3

subjective norms in the context of ajzens theory of planned behaviour

Answer 3

what do I think others think? eg my peers think meditation is great

Question 4

perceived behavioural control in the context of ajzens theory of planned behaviour

Answer 4

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

Question 5

limitations of TPB (4)

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

semantic memories (2)

Answer 6

• conceptual knowledge about the meaning of things
• networks of associations (over time)

Question 7

what is a schemata

Answer 7

patterns of expectations, eg a restaurant script

Question 8

what does ajzen’s TPB aim to predict

Answer 8

work-related behaviours as a function of attitudes towards that behaviour, subjective norms and perceived control

Question 9

what does Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model attempt to predict

Answer 9

job satisfaction as a function of certain important feature of jobs

Question 10

what does Karasek’s demands-control model attempt to predict

Answer 10

job strain as a function of job demands and workers’ ability to exert control

Question 11

difference between semantic and episodic memory?

Answer 11

• semantic is a recall of general facts, eg pen used to write.
• episodic is recall of personal facts, eg I can re-live

Question 12

Job characteristics model main components - simplified (5)

Answer 12

• task variety
• task identity
• task significance
• autonomy
• feedback
  these lead to job satisfaction

Question 13

outline task/skill variety in JCM

Answer 13

using lots of different skills, performing different tasks

Question 14

outline task identity for JCM

Answer 14

performing a task to completion and seeing the results

Question 15

outline task significance for JCM

Answer 15

performing meaningful tasks (tasks that have an impact)

Question 16

outline autonomy for JCM

Answer 16

having control over ones work

Question 17

outline feedback for JCM

Answer 17

feeling supported in ones work

Question 18

Karasek’s (1979) Job demands-control model (JD-C)

Answer 18

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

Question 19

what is salience

Answer 19

the extent to which something is important or noticable

Question 20

Achievement Motivation Theory (AMT) Atkinson, 1964, 1974

Answer 20

• achievement motivation is the motivation for accomplishment (achievement) through mastery of skills.

Question 21

According to AMT, achievement motivation is based on personality: (2)

Answer 21

• motivate or need to achieve success (NACH)
• motivate or need to avoid failure (NAF)
  as well as situational factors

Question 22

Achievement motivation equation - NACH

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Achievement motivation equation - NAF

Answer 23

Tf = Maf X Pf Xif
- Tf- tendency to avoid failure
- Maf - need/motivate to avoid failure
- Is - importance of avoiding failure eg consequences

Question 24

how to calculate variance (4)

Answer 24

• number minus the mean of all numbers
• square that value
• add them all up
• divide the value by the amount of numbers

Question 25

how to calculate standard deviation

Answer 25

square root the equation of variance