Chapter 4
Incentive Theory of Motivation
States that incentives and rewards are the driving forces behind people's choices and behaviors
intrinsic rewards
are emotions or feelings that a person experiences when a goal is achieved.
extrinsic rewards
are material things, incentives, or activities that are awarded when a goal is achieved
Cognitive coping strategies
changing the way a person thinks and perceives stressors
Coping strategies
cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical strategies used to manage and overcome stressors and difficult situations
what are two forms of motivation
intrinsic and extrinsic
behavioral coping strategies
involve changing patterns or behaviors to address the source of stress
Emotional coping strategies
involves changing the way a person thinks and perceives stress
Stressors
situations or actions that cause stress
Expectancy Theory of Motivation
the degree of motivation is determined by a person's belief in the likelihood, desire, and ability to achieve a specific outcome or goal
motivation
the driving force that moves a person to take action, create plans of action, and persevere to achieve goals
extrinsic motivation
the driving force to take action that comes from incentives outside of oneself
intrinsic motivation
the driving force to take action that comes from within oneself
Physical coping strategies
the use of physical activity to reduce or eliminate a person's response to specific stressors
Goals
well-defined plans of action aimed at achieving specific outcomes or results
intrapersonal intelligence
your inner thoughts, feelings, inspirations, and goals
short-term goal
a well-defined plan of action to achieve a specific result within a length of time ranging from one week to three months
What does "GPS" stand for in GPS strategy?
G--Goal (with a target date and time of completion) P--Purpose (stating importance, relevancy, value) S--Steps (to complete to achieve the outcome)
what are three theories that deal with motivation?
Incentive theory, Expectancy theory, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs
Self-fulfilling prophecy
a belief that what one thinks or believes is what will become a reality
Goal organizer
a chart that consists of 6 questions to help plan a course of action to achieve a specific goal
procrastination
a learned behavior that involves putting off or postponing something until a later time
Stress
a reaction or response to events or situations that threaten or disrupt a person's normal patterns or routines
Visualizing success
a strategy to strengthen your self-image and belief in your abilities to behave in a specific way, perform at a desired level, and achieve specific goals
intermediary goal
a subgoal or a stepping stone to a long-term goal, is a well-defined plan of action to achieve a specific result within a time period of one or two years
GPS strategy
a systematic three step goal setting process to create a plan of action to achieve desired outcomes or goals
Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs
a theory that identifies 5 categories of human needs from most basic to most difficult to achieve
Long-term goal
a well-defined plan of action to achieve a specific result after 2 or more years
Immediate goal
a well-defined plan of action to achieve a specific result within a length of time ranging from 1 week to 3 months