Motives and Goals

These flashcards cover key concepts related to motives and goals from the lecture notes.

Goal

A mental representation of how we want something to turn out.

Motivation

The driving force that enables action toward a goal.

Goal Activation

The commitment to a goal that changes perceptions, evaluations, and feelings.

Intrinsic Motivation

A type of motivation driven by internal rewards, leading to resilience and persistence in goal pursuit.

Extrinsic Motivation

A type of motivation driven by external rewards, such as fame, money, or praise.

Self-Regulation

The capacity to alter one's responses to aid in goal pursuit.

Delay of Gratification

The ability to resist an immediate reward in favor of a larger, delayed reward.

Ego-Depletion

The idea that self-control is a limited resource that can become fatigued.

Coast or Double Down

Strategies to respond to the discrepancy between actual and expected progress in goal achievement.

Prevention Focus

An approach emphasizing safety, responsibility, and avoiding losses.

Promotion Focus

An approach emphasizing hopes, accomplishments, and advancing towards ideals.