PSYB30H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Meta-Analysis, Cognitive Dissonance, Motivation
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Self determination theory: what is the self-determination theory of edward deci and richard ryan, differentiate extrinsically and intrinsically motivated, compare the humanistic and psychodynamic approach. Self determination theory: give examples of a. Define the term and the different types: autonomous orientation, controlled orientation. This condition tested whether merely getting a reward lowers intrinsic interest or if explicitly contracting for the reward lowers interest no reward (control) condition, children drew with the markers but did not hear about nor receive an award. Both cognitive dissonance theory (festinger, 1957) and self-perception theory (bem, 1967, 1972) support this logic: deci et al. created a meta-analysis of tangible rewards. Realize that external motivators can convey two meanings: control and information. The controlling aspect of an extrinsic factor suggests that the behaviour is under external control essentially thwarting people"s satisfaction of the need for autonomy.
