Module 7: Overview & Outcomes
Overview
In this module, we will examine the role of goals and mindsets on motivation. First, we will take a look at how goals motivate us through discrepancy reduction and creation. Many people have goals but never seem to actualize these. Sometimes it is a motivational issue alone, but many times it has to do with ineffective goal setting. Goals that are set may be too vague, too difficult, or not difficult enough. Other times, people fail to reach their goals because they have a difficult time staying on track.
Next, we will look at the role that mindsets have on motivation and well being, including: deliberative vs. implemental; promotion vs. prevention; and growth fixed mindsets. Next, we will look at how cognitive dissonance may interfere with psychological well being and motivation, sometimes even at a subconscious level.
Finally, we will examine the types of goals that people choose (intrinsic or extrinsic) and the impact that the types of goals we pursue and even attain, have on our psychological well being.
Course Outcomes (CO)
The course outcomes that will be addressed in this module are:
CO1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. (Psychology Outcome 2)
CO2: Interpret and evaluate individual and group differences and similarities and explain how they may be influenced by factors such as race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, religion and/or disabilities. (Gen Ed Outcome 4.2)
CO3: Identify and critically analyze the theories of human motivation.
CO4: Apply psychological content and skills to career goals (Psychology Outcome 5)
Module Outcomes (MO)
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
MO1: Demonstrate the ability to use feedback to improve the quality of literature review. (CO1)
MO2: Explain how goal setting influences the strength and valence of motivation. (CO2)
MO3: Discuss the role that the types of goals one pursues and attains (intrinsic or extrinsic) have on psychological well being. (CO3)
MO4:. Accurately apply concepts of self determination theory, goal setting, and cognitive dissonance to case. (CO3)
MO5: Analyze research findings on the relationship between types of goals one pursues and psychological well being and their application to career goals. (CO4)
MO6: Describe the role that culture has on self construal, goal formation, and needs. (CO2)
Module 7: Learning & Assessment Activities
During this module you will:
Read:
Required
Reeve: Understanding Motivation & Emotion (7th ed.)
Chapter 8: Goal Setting and Goal Striving
Chapter 9: Mindsets
Deci, E.L. & Ryan, R.M. (2000). The what and why of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self determination of behavior Links to an external site.. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268. Retrieved from: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_DeciRyan_PIWhatWhy.pdf
Niemiec, C.P., Ryan, R., & Deci, E.L. (2009). The path taken: Consequences of attaining intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations in post-college life Links to an external site.. Journal of Research Personality, 73(3), 291-306. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2736104/
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2736104/
Optional
Niemiec, C.P., Ryan, R.M., & Deci, E.L. (2009). The path taken: Consequences of attaining intrinsic and extrinsic aspiration in post-college life Links to an external site.. Journal of Research in Personality, 43, 291-306. Retrieved from: http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2009_NiemiecRyanDeci_JRP.pdf
Ryan, R.M. & Kasser, T. (1993). A dark side of the American dream: Correlates of financial success as a central life aspiration. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65(2), 410-422. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/14833732_A_Dark_Side_of_the_American_Dream_Correlates_of_Financial_Success_as_a_Central_Life_Aspiration Links to an external site.
Discuss:
M7D1: A Dark Side of the American Dream?
Submit:
M7A1: Literature Review – Final Submission
M7A2: Case Study #2 – The Case of Ignacio