Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Bob Lerose, Motivation
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Kinesiology 1088a dr. bob lerose room 4182 thames hall. Desire to participate in an activity or task for its own sake- enjoyment ,excitement ,challenge. Innate need to feel competent an self-determining when dealing with one"s environment (deci, Characterized by an ongoing process of seeking and attempting to conquer challenges that are optimal for one"s ability. How to measure intrinsic motivation: free choice involvement in an activity- time spent, presence of performance quality- complexity, creativity, flexibility, spontaneity, self-report questionnaires- interest, enjoyment, satisfaction, extrinsic motivation. Behaviour engaged in for reasons other than the activity itself- external rewards. Activity becomes a means to an end- a way to an external reward or comply with the demands of others. Produces a feeling of external control resulting in compliance or efiance and is manifested by feelings of pressure, tension or apprehension. ** intrinsic and extrinsic motives are on a continuum, they are interactive but not additive- see p140 (can compete or cooperate with one another)