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Behavioral Theory

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 21:27:35 UTC

Describes how rewards are great for being strong motivators and that is because our consequences guide our actions. Simply put consequences don't always have to be something bad. We can have a positive consequence that changes our behavior, which is the rewards. Rewards serve us as a positive consequence something that gives a good feeling keeping us motivated to do tasks we like.

Social Theory

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 22:06:16 UTC

This theory argues that relationships is what drives our motivation. Believing since we are social beings the relationships we have with family, friends, and on even social media influence our motivation. When it comes to learning a teacher giving you a positive message under an assignment can lead you to be motivated doing all your assignments, just for another one of those messages.

Cognitive Theory

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 22:07:19 UTC

This theory to me explains why we must always keep a positive perspective on everything we do. This deals with the way we think, behave and feel about situations. Choosing to reframe our schema in a positive way instead of a negative one is proved to produce a better outcome in learning environments.

Humanistic Theory

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 22:07:47 UTC

The theory that deals with the human needs. With a pyramid separated into 5 different sections, shows you all you need as a human and what is a humanistic way to motivate you. A small example is everybody needs food and sleep. We are more motivated to do certain things if we need to eat, or if we're sleepy we do things so that we can fall asleep. We are motivated to do different things for our basic human necessity's.

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 22:58:29 UTC

The theory I identify the most with maintaining motivation is the cognitive theory. This is the best way to keep me committed with all my goals because it reminds you to keep a positive perspective on everything. To ask yourself certain questions like "Is there a different viewpoint I haven't considered?" or "Are these expectations realistic?" for me keep you sharp and help your mind look for answers rather than give up.

Motivation Technique #1

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 23:05:29 UTC

I like #4 from the textbook which is 'Have a positive attitude'. A great example of this is telling yourself you can do it when things seem hard, and to think of a time when you were doing something equally hard and you completed that task, adding onto your motivation.

Motivation Technique #2

ncenter2 — 2024-09-13 23:06:06 UTC

Another one from the textbook I like is #7 'Monitor your progress. A simple example of this would be to write down the tasks you have to do somewhere and cross them out with each one you complete.