Psychology 1000 Lecture 26: Motivation Part 1

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Campbell

Document Summary

A process that influences the of goal directed behaviour. Ex: new years -> put a lot of vigour into that goal but it dies off. Stimuli that pull an organism towards a goal. Performing an activity to obtain an external reward or to avoid punishment. James, lenora, and harrison have similar math abilities. Believes that the more you study the higher chance of getting it. Lenora and harrison do minimum work, get a c. Believes she can get a a if she studies. Does value the a, a c is good enough. Doesn"t believe he wont get the c even if he studies. Strength of expectation that behaviour will lead to goals. When people experience their actions as a result of free choice without outside interference. Your body does monitor your immediate energy supplies. This interacts also with other signals to regulate food intake. Homeostatic mechanisms are designed to ensure you do not run low on energy.