Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Motivation

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Bob Larose

Document Summary

**intrinsic and extrinsic motives are interactive but not additive (see pg. 139) can compete or co- operate with one another. How external rewards influence intrinsic interest have been analyzed in two ways: Empirical approach researched based: lepper & green (1975) nursery study, felt tipped pens for drawing. 3 groups of kids expected reward, no reward, unexpected reward. 1 week later measured amount of free time spent drawing with pens. Results: expected reward spent less than half the time drawing than the non-reward or unexpected groups did. A sub theory of the self-determination theory (deci & ryan, 2000) 3 basic psychological needs: effectance, relatedness and autonomy. Thus a reward can be perceived to have a controlling or an informational function. Control locus of causality (self-determination) if external it undermines internal motivation, in internal it enhances internal motivation. Information about one"s competence greater perceived competence enhances internal motivation, diminished perceived competence decreases internal motivation.