Self determination theory and motivation

Psych 105

Self-Determination Theory

Theory asserting three innate human needs.

Organismic Needs

Basic needs essential for human growth.

Competence

Need for mastery and success expectations.

Relatedness

Desire for warm, nurturing relationships.

Autonomy

Need for independence and self-reliance.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by internal enjoyment and needs.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards or pressures.

Goal Setting

Process of defining objectives for achievement.

Delay of Gratification

Postponing immediate pleasure for larger future rewards.

Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Study on delay of gratification in children.

Self-Regulation

Controlling behavior to achieve important goals.

Impulsivity

Acting without thinking or planning.

Procrastination

Delaying actions towards achieving goals.

Cognitive Component of Emotion

Subjective feelings associated with emotional experiences.

Physiological Component of Emotion

Autonomic arousal linked to emotional responses.

Behavioral Component of Emotion

Non-verbal expressions reflecting emotional states.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Prepares body for rapid response to threats.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Promotes maintenance and calming processes.

Skin Conductance Level (SCL)

Measure of arousal via skin's electrical conductivity.

Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)

Skin conductance response indicating autonomic arousal.

James-Lange Theory

Emotions result from physiological reactions to stimuli.

Cannon-Bard Theory

Emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously.

Polygraph

Device measuring physiological responses to detect deception.

Emotional Experience

Awareness of physiological responses to stimuli.

Feedback in Goal Pursuit

Information used to adjust behaviors towards goals.

Research on Motivation

Studies linking intrinsic motivation to positive outcomes.