Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Social Comparison Theory, Operant Conditioning, Critical Role
5 Nov 2015
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From the latin movere = to move. A theoretical construct (not a directly observable phenomenon) Of behavior, learning or performance in any activity. Def"n: the direction (approach/avoid, and intensity (high/low) 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. It is important for a leader and the participant to understand what motivates an individual. Multiple motives (enjoy group vs. raising fitness level) Competing motives (improve fitness but have an injury) Reward: things used to modify or manipulate behavior- material rewards. Reinforcement: personal interactions- verbal and non-verbal (more info later) Token rewards- also known as: behaviour modification, operant conditioning, token economies. Contingency: relationship between a behaviour and its consequence, The regulation of behavior by use of tokens to influence or alter outcomes. Trophies, food, freedom, love, stars/ decals, free time, recognition, recognition,
