2.4 Motivation: Project by Timothy Logan (T.Logan)

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BEHAVIORAL
Behavioral theory is about how people learn from their environment. It looks at actions we can see not thoughts or feelings. People learn through rewards punishments or by connecting things together. Important people in this theory are Pavlov Watson and Skinner.

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SOCIAL THEORY
Social theory is about how people learn by watching others. It says we copy what we see especially from role models like parents or teachers. Learning happens by seeing what happens to others not just from our own actions. A main person in this theory is Albert Bandura.

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COGNITIVE THEORY
Cognitive theory focuses on how people think, understand, and learn. It says that learning happens in the mind through processes like memory, attention, and problem-solving. People make sense of new information by connecting it to what they already know. Unlike behaviorism, it looks at internal thoughts, not just actions. A well-known thinker in this theory is Jean Piaget.

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HUMANISTIC
Humanistic theory is about helping people reach their full potential. It focuses on personal growth, self-awareness, and free will. This theory says people are naturally good and want to improve themselves. It looks at feelings, goals, and the whole person, not just behavior or thoughts. Important people in this theory are Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.

1. SUMMARIZING THE FOUR MOTIVATION THEORIES

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2. Identify which theory you think would be most helpful in maintaining your motivation. Discuss how this theory can be used to support your commitment to your goals.

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I think humanistic theory would be most helpful in maintaining my motivation. This theory focuses on personal growth, self-awareness, and reaching your full potential, which helps me stay connected to my goals on a deeper level. By understanding my own values and setting goals that truly matter to me, I feel more motivated from within rather than just chasing rewards or avoiding failure. It also encourages self-reflection, so I can adjust my goals when needed and keep growing. Using this theory, I can stay committed by believing in my ability to improve and staying focused on what really inspires me.

Identify 2 motivation techniques from the week 2 Motivation textbook (pages 16-17). Provide an example of how each technique can be used to increase your motivation during your academic journey.

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Technique 1: Goal Setting (especially SMART Goals)
Set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time‑bound goals.

Example in Music Engineering:

Specific: “I will learn how to properly use EQ, compression, and reverb plugins in Pro Tools by the end of this semester.”
Measurable: I’ll complete at least 3 tutorial tracks (or test tracks) where I apply each plugin and compare before/after.
Achievable: I’ll dedicate an hour twice a week to tutorials and practice with feedback from instructors or peers.
Relevant: These skills are essential for mixing/recording, key to succeeding in my major.
Time‑bound: Finish by the last week of the semester.

Using this, I stay motivated because I see progress and have clear milestones, instead of vague “get better at mixing.”

Technique 2: Self‑Evaluation / Feedback & Monitoring Progress
Keeping track of how you’re doing, soliciting feedback, and adjusting accordingly.

Example in Music Engineering:

After each project (recording or mix), I review my mix against reference tracks, note what I could improve (like clarity, balance, stereo image), maybe keep a log or journal of what I did well vs what needs work.
Also ask classmates, instructors, or even online mentors to listen and give honest feedback.
Use that feedback to adjust next project’s goals (maybe focus more on drums or vocals or refine low end).

This keeps motivation up because I can see that what I did matters, and improvements are real. Also helps avoid feeling stuck or discouraged.