Lecture 10: Behaviorism and Motivation

Flashcards covering key concepts in behaviorism and motivation from Lecture 10.

Behaviorism

The study of psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways they are learned.

Locus of Control

A cognitive framework that refers to the extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them.

Habituation

A decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposures.

Implicit Motives

Motives that are not explicitly stated but can be assessed through projective measures.

1. Achievement

2. Affiliation

3. Power

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon in which external incentives diminish intrinsic motivation.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering intrinsic motivation.

Reciprocal Determinism

The theory that a person's behavior is influenced by personal factors and the environment, and vice versa.

Extrinsic Motivation

Engaging in behavior for a separable outcome or reward.

Intrinsic Motivation

Engaging in behavior for the sake of the activity itself, where the activity is its own reward.

Approach Motivation

The anticipation of rewards for success leading to positive engagement.

Avoidance Motivation

The concern about negative consequences of failure which may hinder performance.

Reciprocal determinism

When a person's behavior causes the environment

SDT autonomy

Having control over ones actions & life

SDT relatedness

Feeling connected to others

SDT competence

Being able to use skills effectively & learn new ones