Motivation - Theory and practice Section 2 of
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Cognitive Revolution & Motivation
- Importance of learning & anticipating
- ‘Person as scientist’
Assumption:
- Behaviour results from complex judgements about cause/ effect made by rational, logical humans
- Motivation works by linking behaviour to expected outcome
Person-as-Scientist Models
Vroom’s VIE theory
Kelly (1995) the aim of the individual is to improve their knowledge and understanding of their environment.
- Valence: Strength of person’s preference for particular outcome.
- Instrumentality: Perceived relationship between performance & attainment of a certain outcome.
- Expectancy: Perceived relationship between effort and performance.
Kelly (1995) the aim of the individual is to improve their knowledge and understanding of their environment.
Cognitive/ Process Theories – Overview
- Heralded as ‘Golden Age’ of work motivation research
- Complex, detailed and experimentally testable
- Provide attempt at integration of different elements of motivation theory
- Some consideration of individual differences
Challenges
- Focused on conscious choice & freedom of action
- Might not apply as well to day-to-day decisions / situations of restricted choice
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