Psychology motivation question: How to define motivation?
I know there are lots of theories and equations in motivational psychology. I’m specifically looking for a motivational psychology equation that deals with behavior change, reward, and control. I don’t remember it exactly. Had something to do with: change = reward / (effort x control). Anyone remember these equations?
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I am not privey to every theory, but my own ( from the level of my information ) is that motivation and READINESS to BE motivated are separate, yet necessary componants to actually putting motivation into action.
One may have an idea of what MIGHT motivate them, but without the immeasurable ‘readiness’ factor, the rockets not gonna launch. lol
The one you’re trying to remember is called the excitation pontencial formula. It’s written like this:
Excitation potential = S H R [D x K x J x V
SHR:the number of reinforced training trials
D:the amount of biological deprivation or drive
K:the size or magnitude of the goal
J:the delay before the animal was allowed to pursue the goal
V:the intensity of the stimulus that set off the behavior
Motivation is the activation or energization of goal-oriented behavior. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used for humans but, theoretically, it can also be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well.
If you are looking for more information than you may want to google “University of Rochester Motivation program”.
It’s a doctorate level program that has been involved in the study of motivation for some time now. You can do a web search of their research.
The most basic definition of motivation would be a number of external and/or internal impulses exceeding the treshold to trigger behaviour.
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