PSYC 1210 Lecture 3: Motivation
18 Sep 2018
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Vaguely defined as a personality trait and external influence. Viewed as direction and intensity of effort. Intensity: how much effort put forth in situation. Shouldn"t let external factors such as the weather affect level of motivation conditioned to react a certain way. Not necessarily just becoming client of coach/trainer. Don"t let coach"s attitude affect level of motivation. Want to be motivated to do something as opposed to not doing something. I hope i don"t miss vs. i hope i hit this . Push and try harder rather than giving up. Upset about not achieving, rather than about not trying. Pride in winning vs. pride in exerting maximum effort. In sport known as (cid:3247)competitiveness(cid:3248) striving for success/satisfaction when being evaluated. Influences 4 things situation specific: highly motivated in one setting and not in another - can influence the following: Choice of activity - who we compete against. Persistence - work hard or tank when things get tough.
