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PSYCH 215
Module 15
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Physiology
Undergraduate 2
04/30/2010

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Motivation
Definition
Desire to accomplish a task
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extrinsic motivation
Definition
going to a reward such as a grade
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intrinsic motivation
Definition
doing something because you want to-focus on learning but still want good grade
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academic intrinsic motivation characterized by
Definition
-curiosity
-persistence
-learning of challenging, novel tasks
-focus of mastery
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Rewards: locus of control
Definition
a belief that the result of one's behavior is due to either external or internal factors
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external factors
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the reward: money, grade, something not in your control
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internal factors
Definition
you feel like you do have control- think you are smart
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factors that affect perception of rewards
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-purpose of reward
-how students perceive the reward- controlling?
-the context in which it is given- nobody likes to be manipulated
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task-contingent rewards
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just do task and get reward- based on task completion
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performance-contingent rewards
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reward for A quality work
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control and intrinsic motivation
Definition
educational practices that students perceive may also lead to diminished intrinsic motivation
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effectivity using rewards
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-occasionally use unexpected rewards
-use expected tangible rewards sparingly and withdraw as soon as possible
-use the most modest rewards possible
-make rewards contingent upon quality of work
-minimize use of authoritarian style
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praise
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can also be encouragement
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encouragement
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use it if someone is doing poorly or on errors: such as you can do it
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evaluative praise
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use judgement
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guidelines for effective praise
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-make praise specific to particular behavior
-be sure praise is sincere
-give praise contingent upon the behavior to be reinforced-not praise everything, only after desired action
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flow(theory)
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task that you are involved in that you enjoy so much you lose track of time
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experiences that promote flow
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-require the learning of new skills
-establish goals
-provide feedback
-allow sense of control
-facilitate high level of concentration and involvement
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