Cognitive Evaluation Theory Flashcards

Organismic Integration Theory: Explains the internalization process of external motives into personal motivation, emphasizing varying degrees of internalization.
Motivation: Defined as the need or desire to engage in specific actions or pursuits.
Intrinsic Motivation: Arises from fulfilling psychological needs, providing inherent satisfaction.
Extrinsic Motivation: Driven by external rewards or outcomes, such as praise or financial incentives.
Amotivation: Refers to a state of lacking any motivation to engage in activities.

Self-Determination Theory: A comprehensive framework focusing on human motivation, personality growth, and well-being, emphasizing self-driven behaviors influenced by societal and cultural factors.
Basic Psychological Needs: According to self-determination theory, autonomy, competence, and relatedness are essential for effective human functioning across different cultures and developmental stages.

Cognitive Evaluation Theory: Investigates how social environments and interpersonal dynamics can enhance or diminish intrinsic motivation.
Causality Orientations Theory: Describes how personal differences shape behavior regulation in response to the environment.
Locus of Causality: Represents the perceived source of an individual’s behaviors, influencing motivation types.

Autonomy: The desire for control over one's life and decisions.
Competence: Refers to the belief in one’s ability to perform tasks effectively.
Relatedness: The need to feel connected and valued by others.

External Regulation: Compliance driven by external demands or pressures, such as parental or coach expectations.
Introjected Regulation: Motivation stemming from internalized guilt or shame, leading to actions like exercising to avoid feelings of self-disappointment.
Identified Regulation: Occurs when an individual recognizes the value of an activity, viewing it as a necessary means to achieving personal goals.

Extrinsic Motivation in Sports: Sports are often characterized by a high presence of extrinsic motivators, which may influence athletes' intrinsic motivation in both positive and negative ways.
Negative Effects of Extrinsic Reinforcement: Reliance on extrinsic rewards can lead to a decrease in intrinsic motivation.
Social Determinants of Motivation: External social factors, including rewards, significantly affect individual motivation.
Consequences of Low Motivation: Intrinsic motivation is positively correlated with focus and commitment; lack of it may increase dropout rates and decrease adherence to exercise programs.