Motivation Theory

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Martinez[1] bases his theories of motivation on three categories: global motives, beliefs about events, and beliefs about self.

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  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

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Martinez, M. E. (2010). Emotion, Motivation, and Volition. In Learning and Cognition: The Design of the Mind (pp. 153–188). Boston: Merrill. http://books.google.com/books?id=wqFWAAAAYAAJ


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