Motivation

Step 1

Read https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymaker-psychology/chapter/introduction-motivation/

As you read take notes on the following:

What is intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Describe basic theories of motivation, including concepts such as instincts, drive reduction, and self-efficacy

Step 2

Read https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymaker-psychology/chapter/psych-in-real-life-growth-mindsets/

As you read take notes on the following:

Explain how different praise and mindsets can lead to different levels of performance

What did Study 1: Mueller & Dweck (1998) reveal?

What did Study 2: Blackwell, Trzesniewski, and Dweck (2007) reveal?

Next, watch Dr. Dweck’s Ted Talk (9:48 minutes) https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

As you listen, consider the following:

What is your mindset

How does your mindset impact your performance, mood, and motivation?

Step 3

Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs with the following information:

1st Paragraph

Define and explain the terms Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation

Either upload a drawing of your Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivations or describe them

Discuss the motivational theory Self-Efficacy and reflect on your own feelings of Self-Efficacy regarding your academic goals

2nd Paragraph

Explain how mindset influences performance

Explain the big “take-aways” from Mueller & Dweck (1998) & Blackwell, Trzesniewski, and Dweck (2007)

Consider your own mindset as discussed in the Ted Talk by Dr. Dweck. How does your mindset impact your performance, mood, and motivation?