On the Causal Effects of Perceived Competence on Intrinsic Motivation: A Test of Cognitive Evaluation Theory

1984 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Vallerand ◽  
Greg Reid
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Motor Task ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Verbal Feedback ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation ◽  
Male Undergraduate

The purpose of this study was to test the validity of the psychological processes proposed by cognitive evaluation theory (Deci & Ryan, 1980) when the informational aspect of the situation is salient. More specifically, it was the purpose of this study to determine whether the effects of verbal feedback on intrinsic motivation are mediated by perceived competence. Male undergraduate students (N = 115) participated in a first phase wherein their intrinsic motivation and perceived competence toward an interesting motor task, the stabilometer, was assessed. Subjects (N = 84) who reported at least a moderate level of intrinsic motivation toward the task returned for the second phase of the study in which they were subjected to conditions of either positive, negative, or no verbal feedback of performance. Intrinsic motivation and perceived competence were again assessed. One-way analyses of variance with dependent variables, intrinsic motivation and perceived competence change scores from the first to the second phase, showed that positive feedback increased while negative feedback decreased both intrinsic motivation and perceived competence. Results of a path analysis conducted with verbal feedback, perceived competence, and intrinsic

Cognitive Evaluation Theory: What nurtures our intrinsic motivation?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thanh Thanh Huyen
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation

Cognitive Evaluation Theory: What nurtures our intrinsic motivation?

Behavioral Antecedents To Intrinsic Motivation In Capital Equipment Exchange Relationships

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Dahlstrom ◽  
Brett A. Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Interorganizational Relationships ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Influence Strategies ◽  
Exchange Relationships ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation ◽  
Mainframe Computer

<span>This study utilizes cognitive evaluation theory to assess interorganizational relationships. Sales personnels influence strategies and opportunistic behaviors are cast as antecedent to purchasers intrinsic motivation for the exchange. Influence strategies are classified based upon whether sanctions (medicated influence) or information (non-mediated influence) are employed to gain compliance. Ninety-four mainframe computer users reported on their working relationships with multiple marketing personnel. The results suggest that non-mediated influence raises intrinsic motivation while mediated influence and opportunism have a negative impact upon motivation.</span>

RE-EVALUATION OR REINFORCEMENT?: A NEW LOOK AT COGNITIVE EVALUATION THEORY

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Rummel ◽  
Richard Feinberg
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Motivational Orientation ◽  
Reinforcement Theory ◽  
Extrinsic Rewards ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation ◽  
New Look

Cognitive Evaluation Theory was developed to explain the detrimental effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation, a phenomenon contrary to Reinforcement Theory prediction. However, it was suggested that if a person's intrinsic or extrinsic motivational orientation was taken into account, Reinforcement Theory might be able to explain this phenomenon. A 2 (extrinsic x intrinsic motivational orientation) by 2 (competence feedback x controlling feedback) was employed to examine the effect of motivational orientation on intrinsic motivation. Use of the Jonckheere Test of Order suggested that the detrimental effect of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation might be explained within the reinforcement paradigm.

Behaviour Modification and the Overjustification Effect

1982 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Ogilvie ◽  
Margot Prior
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Behaviour Modification ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Empirical Base ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Overjustification Effect

Behaviour modification procedures have been subject to criticism by proponents of the cognitive evaluation theory using as an empirical base, the overjustification effect. In this paper some of the tenets of the theory as applied to behaviour modification and the parameters of the overjustification effect are examined. It is concluded that methodological problems in the reported research and the lack of comparability between overjustification experiments and commonly used behavioural procedures invalidate the claim that rewarding a behaviour will lead to a decline in intrinsic motivation to engage in that behaviour.

The Effect of Differential Amounts of Positive Verbal Feedback on the Intrinsic Motivation of Male Hockey Players

1983 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Vallerand
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Verbal Feedback ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Interesting Task ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the amount of positive verbal feedback presented and the ensuing intrinsic motivation of male hockey players toward a hockey-related task. The subjects were 50 male hockey players 13-16 years of age who performed on an interesting task consisting of 24 slides that allowed the subject to test his decision-making abilities in simulated hockey situations. Subjects performed on the task and received either 6, 12, 18, 24 (on every trial or slide), or no positive verbal reinforcements regarding their performance. Following their participation on the task, subjects answered an intrinsic motivation questionnaire and a question on feelings of competence. Results indicated that subjects receiving positive verbal feedback displayed a much higher level of intrinsic motivation and experienced higher levels of feelings of competence than subjects in the control group, irrespective of the amount of feedback presented. Further, no other differences were found among the feedback groups. These findings are discussed in light of cognitive evaluation theory (Deci & Ryan, 1980) and previous intrinsic motivation studies on the effect of positive verbal feedback. Finally, implications and suggestions for future research within the realm of sport are proposed.

COGNITIVE EVALUATION THEORY: A META-ANALYTIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

1988 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Rummel ◽  
Richard Feinberg
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Extrinsic Rewards ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation Theory ◽  
Cognitive Evaluation ◽  
Analytic Review

Rewards have been shown to impair performance of a reinforced behavior. The work surrounding these detrimental effects of rewards has not been met with unanimous support. Does this phenomenon described in Deci's Cognitive Evaluation Theory concerning the detrimental effects of reward exist? Is Deci's Cognitive Evaluation Theory adequate to explain this phenomenon? A meta-analysis was employed to determine the existence of the detrimental effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation. Results from this analysis showed that within strictly defined parameters the phenomenon defined by Deci exists. Implications from this analysis exemplify researchers' need for closer supervision of the operationalization of variables based on the theoretical framework.

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