Psych of Learning
Psych of Learning
Motivation:
How we behave and what we decide to do is a function of motivation. Motivation
is an internal state of arousal. What motivated me to get out of bed this
morning? What pushes people in a particular behaviour and what engages us in
a particular activity?
The theory of learning is also a prediction – I predict what might happen.
To understand motivation, we understand what excites the individual.
What are the effects of motivation?
They increase our activity level.
Promotes initiation and persistence.
High cognitive engagement – We find meaning, monitor learning, and analyse
new and old information.
If you are deeply motivated about something you are more likely to do well in it.
Behaviourism Influence – The Drive Theory & Drive Reduction Theory.
Opponent Process Theory – Cannot stay in a state of euphoria all the time.
Maintaining a position of motivational normality.
Psychoanalytic – Freud focuses on life and death. What motivates us? We are
driven by life-or-death forces.
5 prominent needs:
Need for Competence
Need for Achievement
Need for Affiliation
Need for Approval – Continuous seeking of approval may be detrimental. It
means that you have a low self-worth.
Need of Power