PSYC motiv

Psychological needs

people are inherently active we explore, question, play, experiment, and engage in activities

When activity taps into our psychological needs, we feel

interest

Interest:

emotion that signals that one’s inner psychological needs have been involved by the activity

When an activity satisfies our psychological needs, we feel

enjoyment

Enjoyment:

emotion that signals that one’s inner psychological needs have been satisfied by the activity

Organismic psychological needs': Three psychological needs?

Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness

Organisms need environmental resources to?

grow and actualize their potentials

Organism need to grow through?

learning new information, skills, adjustment methods

Benefits of Need Satisfaction?

engagement, personal growth, intrinsic motivation, internalization, health and well-being

Need frustration: Psychological needs can be frustrated by?

thwartive relationships and social contexts

Need frustration Diagram

Support → Satisfaction → Well-being
Thwarting → Frustration → Ill-being

Autonomy: Psychological need to experience self-direction and personal endorsement in the?

initiation and regulation of one’s behavior

Behavior is autonomous when our?

interests, preferences, and wants guide our decision-making process

Signs in autonomy?

volitional cuts and wholehearted self-endorsement of an action

What happens when psychological needs are satisfied?

Motivation and well-being increase

Name five benefits of need satisfaction

Engagement, personal growth, intrinsic motivation, internalization, and health/well-being

What is need frustration?

When psychological needs are blocked or undermined.

What causes need frustration?

Thwartive relationships and controlling social environments

What usually results from need frustration?

Poor motivation, defensiveness, and ill-being

What is autonomy?

The need to feel self-directed and have choice in one's actions

What is the simplest definition of autonomy?

"I choose."

When is behavior autonomous?

When actions are guided by personal interests, preferences, and values

What are two signs of autonomy?

Volition and wholehearted self-endorsement

Does autonomy mean being independent?

No. You can receive help and still feel autonomous

What is autonomy support?

Supporting a person's sense of choice and ownership over behavior

What are the six ways to foster autonomy support?

Perspective-taking, nurturing needs, providing rationales, accepting negative feelings, invitational language, and patience

Why do explanatory rationales support autonomy?

They help people understand and personally accept the reason for a task

What is competence?

The need to feel effective and capable

What is the simplest definition of competence?

"I can do it."

What does competence encourage people to seek?

Optimal challenges and mastery

What is an optimal challenge?

A task that is difficult enough to be engaging but not impossible

Why is feedback important?

It helps people evaluate progress and improve competence

What happens if a challenge is too easy?

Boredom

What happens if a challenge is too difficult?

Anxiety

What is flow?

A state of deep concentration and complete involvement in an activity

What phrase is commonly used to describe flow?

"In the zone."

When does flow occur?

When challenge and skill are balanced

Why is flow important?

It is highly enjoyable and encourages people to repeat activities

What increases competence in learning environments?

Structure

What are the three parts of structure?

Clear expectations, guidance, and feedback

Easy memory trick for structure?

EGF = Expectations, Guidance, Feedback

What is relatedness?

The need to form meaningful connections and relationships

What is the simplest definition of relatedness?

"I belong."

What does relatedness help people feel?

Connected, cared for, loved, and valued

What is another phrase for relatedness?

Need to belong

What supports relatedness?

Responsiveness

What are the three parts of responsiveness?

Understanding, validation, and caring

Difference between physiological and psychological needs?

Physiological needs support survival; psychological needs support motivation and well-being

What creates competence?

Structure