Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Social Comparison Theory, Critical Role, Operant Conditioning
12 Dec 2012
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A theoretical construct (not a directly observable phenomenon) Is used to account for the: selection, of performance or behaviour, why this class because we have to. Of behaviour, learning or performance in any activity. Highly intensive or not as intensive into the activity. Participant oriented: you choose to do it, you"re motivating yourself. Situation oriented: anticipate the situation that you will enjoy yourself. Situational factors: leader-coach style, facility attractiveness, team win-loss. Some motivational factors can be easily changed (goal setting, reinforcement, attribution, self- confidence) while others are more difficult to influence (presence of others, anxiety, focus of attention) Guidelines: both the situation and personal traits motivate participants. Influence of the leader is extremely powerful in motivating participants under charge: undesirable motives can be changed through behaviour modification techniques. Things used to modify or manipulate behaviour material rewards. Tangible and should motivate you to try harder. Personal interactions- verbal and non-verbal (more info later)
