The psychology of motivation

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The psychology of motivation

• Why do we do what we do?

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Motivation is
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What are you motivated to do? Make two lists

• Daily
• Long-term

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Intrinsic/Extrinsic

• Intrinsic
• Extrinsic

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What is the problem of the overjustification
effect?

• Go to the web to find out take notes here

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Five types of motives
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Biological (or primary) drives
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Drive reduction theory
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Learned drives
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Stimulus Drives
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Yerkes-Dodson Law
If arousal is too low, performance will be
inadequate if its too high, performance may
become disrupted and disorganized.
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Affiliation motivation
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Achievement motivation
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For homework tonight

• Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Human Needs