PSYC 1030H Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Bungee Jumping, Motivation, Parachuting

• School: Trent University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1030H
• Professor: Barbara Bond

Document Summary

Motive (or motivation: defined as a (cid:498)need(cid:499) or (cid:498)desire(cid:499) Evolutionary approach: instinct theory: propels one to act in a particular way. Instinct an unlearned biological pattern that motivates us to behave in a particular way: motivation due to genetics. Problems with instinct theory: no agreement on a list of instincts, doesn"t provide an explanation for the instinct, many behaviour is not explained by instincts. This motivates you to do something; search for food and eat the pizza to reduce the drive and satisfy the need. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation: behaviour is driven by internal forces (intrinsic) or by external forces (extrinsic) Intrinsic motivation: based on internal factors such as self-determination, curiosity, challenge and effort, derived from the satisfaction and enjoyment of performing the task, no obvious reward or ulterior motive, volunteer work, artistic endeavours. Extrinsic motivation: motivation comes from an external source such as rewards and punishments, pay, grades, rewards, or approval, the behaviour stops when external incentives stop.