Motivation
Theme: Motivation and Learning
Overview of Concepts:
- Innate Theories on Motivation
- Behavior Theories on Motivation
- Cognitive Theories on Motivation
- Process Theories on Motivation
- Maturation and Motivation
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how motivation changes with maturation
- Explain why task-contingent rewards diminish intrinsic motivation
- Discuss how praise influences motivation
- Explain how expectancies and values influence motivation
- Compare mastery versus performance goals
- Identify attributions that enhance motivation
- Explain developmental and group differences in motivation
- Describe outcome expectations and efficacy
- Explain how self-worth affects the motivation of success-orientated students
- Explain how autonomy, competence, and relatedness can facilitate intrinsic motivation
