KSU 1111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Motivation, Achievement Orientation, Learned Helplessness
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The expectancy and value one has for a task. A perceived skill or competence in a given area. An ability to take ownership, to be self-directing or autonomous. The likelihood that you can connect or relate a speci c situation to something of value. Rewards come from outside and can be material (diploma, trophy) or intangible (praise, grades, recognition) Can be very motivating, but successful students are usually also intrinsically motivated. We are motivated to do things that we think we will do well (high expectancy) and that have some kind of value for us. Increase your expectancy by focusing on your successes. Increase the value a course has by considering its rewards. We must attend to our lower (de ciency) needs before we are able to attend to our higher (growth) needs. Physiological: the need to assuage hunger and thirst, and provide for bodily comforts. Safety/security: the need to be out of danger.
