University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology
Academic year:

2023
Views:

439

Pages:

3
Author:

Jithin J. I.

IMPLICIT MOTIVES IN MOTIVATION RESEARCH Part 1: Understanding Implicit and Explicit Motives 1.1 Introduction  Before delving into the role of implicit motives in sport and exercise, we must understand motive research in general psychology.  This understanding helps distinguish implicit motives from conscious, explicit motives.  Key topics include measurement methods, development of implicit motives, biopsychological explanations, and brain involvement. 1.2 Implicit and Explicit Motives  Implicit and explicit motives represent distinct systems.  Implicit motives are nonconscious, affectively toned preferences for specific incentives.  Information processing for implicit motives is associative, parallel, and fast.  In contrast, explicit motives involve conscious, cognitive, and evaluative selfattributions.  Measurement methods for both systems differ significantly. Part 2: Differentiating Implicit and Explicit Motives 2.1 Distinctions Between Implicit and Explicit Motives  Implicit and explicit motives differ in the incentives that arouse them.  Incentives for implicit motives are often inherent in the sporting activity itself.  For example, implicit achievement motives relate to meeting quality standards and sporting challenges.  Explicit motives are more tied to how one's actions align with self-concept and societal values. 2.2 Behavioral Predictions  Implicit motives are strongly associated with long-term, spontaneously exhibited behavior and effort in sporting tasks.  Implicit motives energize athletes to perform better and engage repeatedly in activities aligned with their motives.  Explicit motives, on the other hand, are more linked to conscious choices and evaluations. 2.3 Measurement Methods  Implicit motives cannot be directly measured by questionnaires.  Indirect methods such as projective and reaction-time-related procedures are employed.  Projective procedures assess learned associations to social situations using stimuli like pictures.  Reaction-time-based associations. procedures gauge motive strength through rapid Part 3: Predictive Value of Implicit and Explicit Motives 3.1 Long-Term Predictions  Studies highlight the predictive value of implicit motives for long-term behavior.  Implicit achievement motives, for instance, are essential for predicting prolonged performance.  Explicit motives tend to be more influential in situations with external demands on performance quality. 3.2 Academic Context  Research in academic contexts reveals differences between implicit and explicit achievement motives.  Students with high implicit achievement motives perform better in concentration tests.  The implicit achievement motive influences task performance but not the decision to continue a task.  In contrast, the explicit achievement motive influences the decision to continue tasks. 3.3 Conclusion  Understanding the interplay between implicit and explicit motives is essential for predicting behavior in various contexts, including sports and academia.