Self-efficacy Theory Confidence has been identified at the anecdotal and empirical level as an important construct in motivation. There is an assumption that behavioural outcomes influence self-efficacy and onwards to self-esteem. This reflects a ‘psychological consequences’ approach to self-efficacy. However, … Continue reading →
Goals Perspective Theory Maehr & Nicholls (1980) defined three types of achievement motivation: ability-orientated motivation, task-orientated motivation and social approval-orientated motivation. Ability-orientated motivation is when ‘the goal of the behavior is to maximize the subjective probability of attributing high ability … Continue reading →
The Theory of Reasoned Action This theory, proposed by Ajzen and Fishbein (1980) is concerned with the antecedents of volitional behaviour. It is based on the assumption that intention is an immediate determinant of behaviour and that intention, in turn, … Continue reading →
Self-perception and Competence Motivation Theory Harter has delineated various domains of competence perception/adequacy, which become more delineated with age. This framework can be useful for the hypnotist. The theory suggests that people are motivated in achievement domains where their competence … Continue reading →
Competence The second range of motivation theories are categorised under the heading of competence. These are the “I can!” theories. As previously stated, clear delineation is not possible, but this section will include self-perception, competence and social-cognitive theories. Social-cognitive theory … Continue reading →
What is Attribution Theory Attributions are the perceived causes and reasons that people give for an outcome or behaviour. Weiner (1995) states that the main elements of attribution are ability, effort, task difficulty and luck. Attributions are typically either internal … Continue reading →
The Importance of the Locus of Control Part 2 So how does feeling in control fit the process of motivation? It is clear from everyday life that most of us, most of the time are more motivated by situations which … Continue reading →
The Importance of the Locus of Control 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. … Continue reading →
Theoretical Approaches to Motivation Theoretical approaches to the study of motivation seek to explain and understand the basis of an individual’s motivation in order to be able to work with this to maximise motivation for a successful outcome. Theories can be … Continue reading →
The use of technology in psychotherapy training: some research-informed reflections part 8 Conclusions To start, here are a couple of quotes which sum up the issue quite nicely: âA common criticism of Web-enhanced course design is that online components are … Continue reading →
