PSYCH-101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Psych, Motivation
27 Oct 2020
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Intrinsic- interest and enjoyment: gain knowledge, accomplishment, sensation. Extrinsic- attain rewards or outcomes that lie outside the activity itself: medals, avoid guilt, please others. All people have an innate tendency towards psychological growth, integration of the self, and behavioral self-regulation: active and growth oriented, seek optimal (equal) challenges (am i better than i was before?, extend themselves. Effort, persistence to achieve goal(s: strive to learn and master new skills. Social-contextual factors can either support or hinder the growth process: environment will influence human nature. Three basic needs are essential for optimal functioning: competence: need to perceive behaviour and interactions that are effective, autonomy: need to perceive behaviours and thoughts are freely chosen. We are origins of our own actions: relatedness: need to perceive that we are connected to those around us and that we experience a sense of belongingness. Intrinsic motivation (i do this because i love it: toward knowledge, toward accomplishment.
