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Which statement accurately describes 'Leisure Motivation'?
Which statement accurately describes 'Leisure Motivation'?
- An individual's career aspirations
- The external rewards one seeks from employment
- The physical exercises one does to stay in shape
- Psychological factors that drive us to partake in leisure activity (correct)
Engaging in more leisure activities has no correlation with one's psychological well-being.
Engaging in more leisure activities has no correlation with one's psychological well-being.
False (B)
What is 'Intrinsic Motivation' in the context of leisure?
What is 'Intrinsic Motivation' in the context of leisure?
Motivation to participate in an activity for personal enjoyment or gratification.
According to Self-Determination Theory, __________ refers to the need of an individual to control or direct their own behaviour.
According to Self-Determination Theory, __________ refers to the need of an individual to control or direct their own behaviour.
Match each term from the Theory of Planned Behavior with its corresponding definition:
Match each term from the Theory of Planned Behavior with its corresponding definition:
Which of the following best describes 'Extrinsic Motivation' in leisure?
Which of the following best describes 'Extrinsic Motivation' in leisure?
Operant conditioning posits that behaviors cannot be learned through reward or punishment.
Operant conditioning posits that behaviors cannot be learned through reward or punishment.
According to Social Learning Theory, how do individuals learn behaviors?
According to Social Learning Theory, how do individuals learn behaviors?
__________ is a neurotransmitter that is released in response to pleasant experiences and is believed to play a role in both leisure motivation and motor functioning.
__________ is a neurotransmitter that is released in response to pleasant experiences and is believed to play a role in both leisure motivation and motor functioning.
Who initially outlined the theory behind Operant Conditioning?
Who initially outlined the theory behind Operant Conditioning?
Social Learning Theory posits that behaviours are learned without individuals learning through observation.
Social Learning Theory posits that behaviours are learned without individuals learning through observation.
What are the three psychological needs that intrinsic motivation can attributed to, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What are the three psychological needs that intrinsic motivation can attributed to, according to Self-Determination Theory?
Which option defines attitude, in the context of Theory of Planned Behaviour?
Which option defines attitude, in the context of Theory of Planned Behaviour?
Extrinsic Motivation in leisure is defined as one's motivation to partake in an activity or task due to internal satisfaction.
Extrinsic Motivation in leisure is defined as one's motivation to partake in an activity or task due to internal satisfaction.
When an individual perceives a particular object or activity as rewarding, which system is largely activated?
When an individual perceives a particular object or activity as rewarding, which system is largely activated?
Flashcards
Leisure Motivation
Leisure Motivation
Psychological or physiological factors that drive us to partake in leisure activity.
Leisure Activities and Well-being
Leisure Activities and Well-being
Engaging in leisure activities is linked to increased psychological well-being.
Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation to engage in an activity due to personal enjoyment or gratification.
Autonomy
Autonomy
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Competence
Competence
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Relatedness
Relatedness
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Theory of Planned Behavior
Theory of Planned Behavior
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Attitude
Attitude
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Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
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Operant Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
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Social Learning Theory
Social Learning Theory
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Dopamine
Dopamine
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Study Notes
- Leisure motivation refers to the psychological or physiological factors that drive individuals to engage in leisure activities.
- Engaging in more leisure activities is associated with higher psychological well-being.
- Understanding the motives behind leisure activities allows researchers to ensure individuals can receive the psychological and societal benefits from them.
Motivational Theories and Leisure
- Intrinsic motivation refers to participating in an activity due to personal enjoyment or the gratification that results from it.
Self-Determination Theory
- This theory suggests that intrinsic motivation is attributed to three psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
- Autonomy is an individual’s need to control or direct their behavior.
- Competence is a person's need to successfully complete a task within their capabilities.
- Relatedness is a person's need to obtain close personal connections with others.
Theory of Planned Behavior
- This theory analyzes motivational factors by examining the underlying factors behind one's intention to complete an activity.
- Attitude refers to an individual's evaluation of the activity in question.
- Subjective Norms refer to an individual's perception of social pressures influencing them to complete a task or activity.
- Perceived Behavioral Control refers to one's assessment of their prior capabilities when previously participating in an activity.
Extrinsic Motivation in Leisure
- Extrinsic motivation is defined as the motivation to participate in an activity or task due to external factors.
Operant Conditioning and Leisure Motivation
- B. F. Skinner outlined the theory behind operant conditioning.
- All learnt behaviors achieved through reward or punishment were a product of operant conditioning.
Social Learning Theory
- Individuals learn behaviors through observation.
- Reward influences the learned behaviors.
Dopamine and Leisure Motivation
- The activation of dopaminergic systems when an individual perceives a particular object or activity is rewarding.
- Individuals seek out stimuli or activities like leisure activities that activate these reward responses.
- Dopamine is a neurotransmitter released in response to pleasant experiences.
- Dopamine plays a role in both motivation and motor functioning.
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