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Motivation Theory 1
PLT: Students as Learners Review
Term | Definition |
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self-determination theory | to actualize one's potential three universal needs must be met: competence, relatedness and autonomy |
attribution theory | people will interpret their environment in such a way as to maintain a positive self-concept |
extrinsic motivation | motivation that comes from factors outside of the individual |
intrinsic motivation | motivation that comes from inside an individual |
cognitive dissonance | stress or feelings of discomfort related to conflicting beliefs, attitudes and/or behaviors |
classical conditioning | reflexive learning in which a stimulus evokes a response that was originally evoked by another stimulus |
operant conditioning | instrumental learning that occurs through rewards and punishment to change behavior |
positive reinforcement | a response or behavior is strengthened by presenting a motivation item after the response/behavior has been exhibited |
negative reinforcement | a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping or removing averse stimuli |
motivation theory | the study of why people think and behave as they do |