psychology of emotions exam 1

energy

provides mobilization, strength, intensity, persistence to behavior

direction

behavior is aimed at a particular purpose or goal

motivation

energy + direction

intrinsic motivation

springs naturally from internal satisfaction

extrinsic motivation

derived from external rewards or punishments

self-determination theory

extrinsic motivational forces cannot explain all behavior, instead, intrinsic motivation for learning, for self-direction, for mastery, and for affiliation drives much of human behavior; human beings possess innate psychological needs

autonomy

choosing your own path and behaviors

competence

success, skills, mastery

relatedness

connect with social others

extrinsic/intrinsic are on a continuum

external regulation > introjected regulation > identified regulation > integrated regulation > intrinsic motivation

external regulation

external rewards and punishments

introjected regulation

internal rewards and punishments

identified regulation

personal importance of an activity

integrated regulation

synthesis with the self

intrinsic motivation

interest, enjoyment, satisfaction

negatives of extrinsic motivation

extrinsically rewarding behaviors people have already enjoyed, appears to decrease the original intrinsic motivation

positives of extrinsic motivation

no intrinsic motivation? use external rewards strategically unexpected rewards are more likely to increase desired behaviors

regulatory focus theory

motivation varies based on the outcome you are pursuing; promotion and prevention goals are not mutually exclusive

connection between positive emotions and motivation

we feel positive about situations we want to approach; we approach situations in order to experience pleasant feelings; we approach situations associated with joy, contentment, and interest