Sources of motivation / Self-determination

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Physiological source of motivation

Driven by biological needs (Eg. Hunger, thirst, sleep, sexual drive)

Cognitive source of motivation

Driven by mental processes, asrise from a desire to achieve specific goals, solve problems or satisfy curiosity

Emotional source of motivation

Driven by feelings, motivations tend to pull towards positive or pleasurable experiences and away from negative or painful ones

Social source of motivation

Driven by social instructions and contexts

Self Determination Theory (Researchers and year)

Edwards Deci and Richard Ryan, 1985

Seld-determination theory

Emphasises the importance of intrinsic motivation and internal psychological needs, compared to the external stimuli and reinforcements focused on in behaviourism

Two assumptions of SDT

• Need for growth drives behaviour

• Autonomous motivation is important

Amotivation

Individuals are neither intrinsically or extrinsically motivated

Extrinsic motivation

Performing a behaviour to achieve an outcome

External regulation

Behaviour is controlled by external rewards or punishments

Introjected regulation

Behaviour is driven by internal pressures

Identifed regulation

Recognising the value of a behaviour

Integrated regulation

Behaviour aligns with the values and needs of the individual

Intrinsic Motivation

Performing a behaviour for its inherent satisfaction or because it is enjoyable.