Locus of Control in Motivation Pt4 Reward is not the only form of extrinsic motivation however. It may also include approval and pressure for example. Deci and Ryan’s ‘self-determination theory’ (drawn from the needs stated above), divides this into four … Continue reading →
Locus of Control in Motivation Pt3 Deci and Ryan (1985) suggest that there are four approaches to intrinsic motivation: free choice, interest, challenge and ‘needs’. These needs include ‘relatedness’, ‘competence’ and ‘self-determination’. This suggests that if a change or behaviour … Continue reading →
Locus of Control in Motivation Pt2 It is generally perceived that having an internal locus of control is “good” and external is “bad”. However, this is not always the case. For example, a client may, as a child have felt … Continue reading →
Locus of Control in Motivation Locus of control stems from a social learning theory approach to personality where general beliefs are thought to develop from expectations based on prior reinforcements and hence is an expectancy-value approach to motivation. Expectancy-value means … Continue reading →
Control in Motivation Pt2 There is a fine line to be drawn between responsibility and blame. Skinner (1995) proposes a ‘competence system’ model. We include this here, rather than in the âCompetenceâ section as it comprises the various parts that … Continue reading →
Control in Motivation Two of the key approaches which emphasise control as a motivational factor are Rotter’s Locus of Control theory, and attribution theory. Both recognise the importance of the perception of control and expectations. It is also an important … Continue reading →
Descriptive Approach to Motivation This approach uses self-reported perceived reasons for behaviour or change. It is a surface level approach and is thus limited in scope. All hypnotists will recognise the fact that what a client gives as the reason … Continue reading →
Intensity and Motivation The fourth factor in motivation is intensity, or how much one is motivated. The relevance of intensity relates to the difficulty of the change that is required. Difficulty, however, is hard to define or predict. It is … Continue reading →
Persistence and Continuing Motivation Maehr and Braskamp’s second factor, persistence refers to the degree of sustained concentration on one task. A lack of persistence may be demonstrated by a weight control client who starts to walk to work and gives … Continue reading →
Direction in Motivation The first indicator of motivation is that of direction. This is the behaviour of focus that implies a choice has been made, or is being made and so decision making is central to understanding motivation. For example, … Continue reading →
