SU3 - Motivation and Emotion Flashcards
Define Motivation.
Process that Initiates, Directs, and Maintains, physical & psychological activities.
Extrinsic Vs Intrinsic
Extrinsic: External stimuli/consequences (e.g. Rewards).
Intrinsic: Act or work itself is desirable (e.g. Fun).
List 3 factors that increases Job Satisfaction.
- Achievement
- Affiliation
- Power
Extrinsic motivators can ____ work’s intrinsic value
If everyone is rewarded.
Reduce
Name the 5 Theories of Motivation
- Instinct Theory of Motivation
- Drive Theory of Motivation
- Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory of Motivation
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory of Motivation
- Evolutionary Theory of Motivation
Instinct Theory
Innate, unlearned behaviors.
Fixed-action patterns.
Specific stimulus drives specific behavior.
Outdated theory.
Drive Theory
Needs create drives.
Restore balance (homeostasis).
Address needs.
For example, thirst creates a drive to drink water. Drives push us to act.
Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory
Unconscious drives.
Conflicts influence actions.
Acknowledge emotions.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Pyramid-shaped theory that shows what motivates people, from basic needs to the highest form of personal growth.
Must satisfy lower needs first before moving up to higher ones.
Physiological needs (food, water, shelter)
Safety needs (security, stability)
Love and belonging needs (relationships, connection)
Esteem needs (self-esteem, recognition)
Self-actualization needs (reaching one’s full potential)
List 3 factors that drives Evolutionary Theory
- Functional
- Proximal
- Developmental
Functional level of analysis
Fundamental function; survival and reproduction
e.g. affiliation, esteem, parenting
Proximal level of analysis
Immediate environment, events, concerns
e.g. immediate mission objectives
Developmental level of analysis
Concerning which current stage of life
e.g. teenager’s self-esteem & friendship over hunger, safety
Core concept of Yerkes-Dodson Law
What Vs What?
Arousal vs Performace
Difficult tasks requires what level of arousal?
For optimal performance.
Lower level of arousal.
Too much stress can hinder concentration and accuracy.
Simple tasks requires what level of arousal?
For optimal performance.
Higher level of arousal.
Extra boost of motivation can enhance performance.
The Yerkes-Dodson curve is illustrated as an ____ curve.
Inverted U-shape
Name 3 Theories of Emotion
- James-Lange
- Cannon-Bard
- Two-Factor
Explain James-Lange Theory
When you see a Snake
See Snake.
Body reacts (heart races, etc.).
Interpret reaction as fear.
“Body first, then emotion.”
Explain Cannon-Bard Theory
When you see a Snake
See Snake.
Simultaneous:
Body reacts.
Feel fear.
“Body and emotion at the same time.”
Explain Two-Factor Theory
When you see a Snake
See Snake.
Body reacts.
Cognitive appraisal (“It’s a bear!”).
Label arousal as fear.
“Body, then cognitive label, then emotion.”
4 Components of Emotional Intelligence
- Perceiving Emotion
- Using Emotion
- Understanding Emotion
- Managing Emotion
Perceiving Emotion
What awareness?
Social Awareness
Recognizing emotions in self & others.
Using Emotion
What awareness?
Self-Awareness
Using emotions to facilitate thought.
Understanding Emotion
What awareness?
Self-Awareness & Social Awareness
Causes & consequences.
Managing Emotion
What management?
Self-Management & Relationship Management
Regulating & influencing.
Display rules for emotion are created based on ____ ?
Culture
Some cultures encourage open displays of emotion, while others value emotional restraint.
