Motivation

IntroductionBasic ConceptsDefinition of the MotivationTypes of MotivationComponents of MotivationApproaches of the Motivation Contents of the Lecture

Influence on Motivation and Behavior External: Physical Social External: Physical Social Internal: Personality Cognitive Internal: Personality Cognitive Motivation Behavior Environment: Opportunity Context Barrier Environment: Opportunity Context Barrier

Introduction Motivation is a theoretical construct used to explain behavior.theoretical constructbehavior It represents the reasons for people's actions, desires, and needs.

Introduction Motivation can be influenced by internal or external factors. Internal factors include innate drives, basic personality traits, memory of the past experience. External factors can be physical or social.

Introduction The differences between internal and external factors are described as push versus pull forces. Internal factors push the person towards certain behavior. External factors pull the person toward certain behavior.

Intrinsic Motivation Intrinsic motivation is motivation that is animated by personal enjoyment, interest, or pleasure.

Basic Concepts Motivation is the consequence of an interaction between the individual and the situation. People who are “motivated” exert a greater effort to perform than those who are ‘not motivated’. Motivation is the willingness to do something. It is conditioned by this action’s ability to satisfy some need for the individual

Definitions of motivation internal state or condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; desire or want that energizes and directs goal- oriented behavior;

Definitions of motivation It is the Influence of needs and desires on the intensity and direction of behavior. It is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Components of Motivation ActivationPersistence,Intensity.

Components of Motivation Activation involves the decision to initiate a behavior, such as enrolling in a exercise club (time of fitness)

Components of Motivation Persistence is the continued effort toward a goal even though obstacles may exist, such as taking more exercises in the club in order to get weight reduction. It requires a significant investment of time, energy, and resources.

Components of Motivation Finally, intensity can be seen in the concentration and vigor that goes into pursuing a goal.

Components of Motivation We need to achieving the goals: the desire Activation The ability to persist through obstacles and to keep going in spite of difficulties. Intensity of motivation to overcome the difficulties.

Types of Motivation IncentiveFearAchievementGrowthPowerSocial

Types of Motivation Incentive:  It involves rewards, both monetary and nonmonetary.  Achieving a certain target or goal Reward. Examples:  Bonuses and promotions.

Types of Motivation Fear It is often used when incentive motivation fails. It is referred to as the, “carrot and stick,” incentive is the carrot and fear is the stick. Punishment or negative consequences are a form of fear motivation. If we break the rules or fail to achieve the set goal, we are penalized in some way.

Types of Motivation Achievement It is also commonly referred to as the drive for competency. Generally, this feeling of accomplishment and achievement is intrinsic in nature.

Types of Motivation Growth The need for self-improvement is truly an internal motivation.self-improvement We seek to learn and grow as individuals to satisfy ourselves.

Types of Motivation Power  It is the desire for autonomy or to control others around us.  We want to have choices and control over our own lives.  We also often aspire to control others around us. The desire for control is stronger in some people than others.

Types of Motivation Social  Many people are motivated by social factors.  This may be a desire to belong and to be accepted by a specific peer group or a desire to relate to the people in our sphere or in the larger world.  We have an innate need to feel a connection with others.  We also have the need for acceptance and affiliation.

Approaches to Motivation Need-based approachProcess-based approachLearning/reinforcement-based approach. Three main approaches to motivation

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