12ATAR Psychology: Motivation and Wellbeing

sources of motivation

• physiological

• cognitive

• emotions

• social

physiological

source of motivation necessary for survival like thirst, hunger and survival.

cognitions

motivation derived from intellectual challenges because of intrinsic satisfaction and the drive to satisfy curiosity. e.g. personal values, goals and expectations.

emotional

can stem from trying to avoid pain and from seeking happiness e.g. fear, happiness and anger

social

the need to be with and approved by other people can drive people to develop social relationships and belong to groups. e.g. peer pressure, conforming to societal norms and receiving approval from others

extrinsic motivation

motivation that is driven by external factors, such as rewards or pressures separate from the activity itself.

intrinsic motivation

driven by internal factors that provide inherent satisfaction or enjoyment from doing the activity/task.

amotivation

when an individual is completely non-autonomous, struggling to meet their needs.

three basic needs by Deci and Ryan

1. autonomy

2. competence

3. relatedness

autonomy

the need to feel in control of one’s own actions

competence

the need to feel capable and effective in one’s actions

relatedness

the need to feel connected and bonded with others