Motivation Theory

Overview

Martinez bases his theories of motivation on three categories: global motives, beliefs about events, and beliefs about self.

This page intends to bring these theories together and provide a more in-depth exploration with the use of multimedia examples and credible source.

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Theories

1. Motivation based on global motives:
   1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
      
2. Motivation based on beliefs about events:
   1. Locus of Control
      1. Origin and Pawn
      2. Learned Helplessness
         
3. Motivation based on beliefs about self:
   1. Cognitive Dissonance Theory
   2. Self-Efficacy Theory
      1. Performance Accomplishment
         
      2. Vicarious Experience
         
      3. Verbal Persuasion
         
      4. Physiological State
         

Multimedia Examples for Motivation Theory

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• Multimedia Examples for Motivation Theory

Literature Resource for Motivation Theory

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• Motivation Theory Resource Page

See Also

Other pages that are similarly related to Motivation Theory are listed here:

• Intrinsic Motivation
• Extrinsic Motivation

References

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