Motivation and emotion theory Flashcards
(25 cards)
Psychodynamic perspective
Motives are Conscious (explicit) and Unconscious (implicit)
Behaviourists
Motivated by reinforcement and punishment
Cognitive
Motives are values based and logically attainable
Humanistic
Motives are hierarchical (maslow) eg first survive, then thrive.
Evolutionary
Motives driven by genetics ‘inclusive fitness’
Emotions
Physiological arousal
Subjective experience/thought
Behavioral expression
Self determination theory
Competence, autonomy, and relatedness
Perspective definitions of motivation
Internal process giving direction to our lives
Force that leads us to approach or avoid
The process of starting, directing and maintaining activities
Approach motivation
Associated with behavioural activation system
Sensitive to rewards and positive emotions
Self efficacy
Belief in our ability to bring about desired outcome
General and specific
Sources:
Vicarious experience/Observation
Self talk
Personal experience
Encouragement
Physiological indicators
Self motivation
Real self: how we see ourselves
Social self: how we present ourselves
Ideal self: who we would like to be
How does perceptions of each change your motivation
Goals
Related to outcome expectancy.
Psychosocial motives
Relatedness
Agency
Broaden and build theory
Positive emotions lead to broadened mindset. Divergent thinking.
Approach motivation.
Builds connection, resources. Opportunities. Leads to growth and enhanced well-being.
Negative emotions lead to narrow mindset. Convergent thinking.
Avoidance motivation.
Steer to specific focus eg a threat.
Avoid opportunities.
Basic emotions
Positive and negative affect.
6 to 10 universal emotions. Happiness
Sadness
Fear
Anger
Disgust
Surprise
Motivation derives from
Internal forces eg hunger
External stimulus eg smelling delicious food
Physiological motivators
Hunger, thirst,
Pain avoidance
Sex,
Air,
Sleep
Psychological motivators
Autonomy,
Competence,
Relatedness,
Agency.
Adaptive functions of emotions
Social communication and regulation.
Bonding. Establishment of social ties.
Motivator. Type (approach v avoidance) and strength of motivation.
Learning.
Emotional association leading to reinforcement of behaviors.
Supports decision making.
Emotional intelligence
Ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and harness emotions in self and others.
Five dimension curiosity scale
Exploration
(Approach motivation)
Decrease gaps in knowledge
(Avoidance motivation)
Curiosity association
Creativity
Influence on curiosity of basic psychological motivators
Agency increases curiosity and approach motivation.
Cultural context of interaction between motivation and emotion
Workplace culture
Indigenous culture
Family group culture
Institutional culture
