Sources of Motivation + Self Determination

Name 4 Sources of Motivation

Psychological Cognitions Emotional Social

Physiological

Necessary for survival and motivates most human behaviour

Cognition

Emotional

Stems from avoiding pain and seeking happiness

Social

Need to be with others and the desire to develop social reactions and belong to a group

Self Determination Theory - Deci + Ryan 1985

Overturned belief that humans performed behaviour for the sole purpose of being rewarded

Year of Deci and Ryan

1985

Deci and Ryan 3

Amotivation Intrinsic and Extrinsic M

Amotivation

lack of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

Stems from inner desire for self satisfaction arising from achieving a specific goal

Extrinsic Motivation

Stems from desire for external rewards

Eg Intrinsic Motivation

self gratification - an end in itself

Eg Extrinsic Motivation

Respect from others, award, recognition - means to an end

Psychological needs for motivation CAR

Autonomy

Need to feel in control of actions

Competence

Desire to feel capable of mastering new skills and experiecing a sense of achievement

Relatedness

People have a longing to form social connections and being part of positive social relationships