EPSY 2130 1st Edition Lecture 14 Outline of Last Lecture I. No ClassOutline of Current Lecture II. MotivationIII. Intrinsic vs. ExtrinsicIV. 5 General Approaches to MotivationV. Self-Determination TheoryCurrent LectureMotivation: internal state that arouses, directs, and maintains behavior5 questions psychologists ask:-what choices do people make in behavior?-how long does it take to get started?-how intense/involved are they?-what causes people to persist or give up?-what are they thinking/feeling?Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic:-Intrinsic= motivation associated with activities that are their own reward (longing for academic achievement and creativity)-Extrinsic= motivation created by external forces such as rewards and punishments (negative emotions, fear of poor academic achievement)-Locus of Causality: where the motivation is, such as internal (intrinsic) or external (extrinsic)5 General Approaches to Motivation:-Behaviorist: extrinsic—incentives (object that encourages or discourages behavior) and rewards (attractive object or event as a result of behavior)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-Humanistic: intrinsic—personal growth, self-determination, self-actualization-Cognitive Views: intrinsic—search for meaning, your own thoughts are important-Social Cognitive Theories: both intrinsic and extrinsic—expectancy x value theories -Sociocultural: intrinsic—identify with group, we learn from people around us and want to be like them Self-Determination Theory: AutonomyCompetence Self-Determination Motive: student has more self-esteem, they are ready for challenges Ways to improve it:-allow student choice-hold students accountable-provide rationales-use noncontrolling/positive feedback-validate appropriate emotional
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