Chp 12 Educational Psychology and Measurement

Motivation

What impels individuals to behave, think and feel the way they do especially regarding the activation and direction of their behavior.

Locus of Causality

The location—internal or external—of the cause of behavior.

Intrinsic Motivation

 Motivation associated with activities that are their own reward. The internal desire to be competent and to do something for its own sake.

Extrinsic Motivation

The desire to accomplish something in order to obtain external rewards or to avoid external punishments.

Amotivation

A complete lack of any intent to act—no engagement at all.

Trait Motivation

A long-term individual characteristic(cars, movies, harry potter)

State Motivation

A temporary event affected by context(studying for a test, reading for class)

Behavioral Theory of Motivation

The belief that students are motivated primary by a desire to gain reinforcers or avoid punishments

Humanistic Theory of Motivation

Emphasizes motivation as choice, self-determination, and striving for personal growth.

Cognitive Theory of Motivation

People are motivated by acquiring understanding of external events. Behavior is determined by thinking.

Expectancy X Value Theory

Explains motivation by individuals expectations for success combined with their valuing the goal.

Teaching Efficacy

A teacher's belief that they can reach the most difficult students and help them learn.