psychology (week 3) Flashcards
What are the effects of dissonant leadership on colleagues’ brains?
Dissonant leadership activates the stress response, negative emotions, and a reduction in empathy in colleagues’ brains.
How do resonant leaders affect the brains of their colleagues?
Resonant leaders activate stress reduction, positive emotions, a sense of acting in synchrony, and openness to novelty in the brains of colleagues.
What is psychological safety, and why is it important in teams?
Psychological safety allows individuals to feel safe at work and take necessary risks. It is defined as an employee’s sense of being able to show and employ oneself without fear of negative consequences to self-image, status, or career.
What brain regions are involved in psychological safety in teams?
The prefrontal cortex regulates psychological safety, while the ventral striatum represents reward versus disinterest, and the amygdala represents threat versus security.
How can psychological safety be created in teams?
Creating psychological safety involves setting the scene with clear expectations and purpose, inviting participation through good questions and guidelines, and responding productively to feedback and addressing undermining behaviors.
What are extrinsic and intrinsic goals, and how do they affect well-being?
Extrinsic goals are set to avoid negative outcomes, while intrinsic goals are chosen for personal growth, fulfillment, and meaning. Intrinsic goals are associated with increased well-being, while extrinsic goals are linked to decreased well-being.
How do extrinsic and intrinsic goals impact the brain?
Intrinsic goals are easier to reach and fulfill psychological needs directly, leading to increased well-being. Extrinsic goals are harder to complete and are associated with decreased well-being due to increased social comparison, competitiveness, and contingencies.
What is extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and how do they influence behavior?
Extrinsic motivation is driven by fear, while intrinsic motivation is driven by reward. Extrinsic motivations include emotional and economic pressure, while intrinsic motivations include play, purpose, and potential.
How can motivation be assessed in the context of work and education?
Motivation can be assessed by understanding why individuals continue to work or attend educational institutions, whether it’s to reach personal goals, find the work enjoyable, fulfill financial objectives, avoid disappointment, or believe in the work’s purpose.
