Attention
This type of attention happens automatically, like noticing a loud noise in a game.
What is passive attention?
This type of motivation comes from wanting the satisfaction from the experience instead of an external reward.
What is intrinsic motivation?
The "O" in OCEAN stands for this trait, which reflects creativity and curiosity.
What is openness to experience?
People who believe intelligence is this tend to choose performance goals over learning goals.
What is a fixed entity?
This concept refers to having a sense of purpose, value, and impact, making activities more engaging.
What is meaning?
This is why trying to fight enemies while reading chat messages in an online game can be difficult.
What is multitasking?
This type of motivation involves external rewards like money, grades, or praise.
What is extrinsic motivation?
People high in this trait are outgoing and energetic, while low scorers tend to be reserved and quiet.
What is extraversion?
The belief that intelligence is changeable can lead to an increased motivation for these types of goals.
What are learning goals?
In games like Pokémon Go and For Honor, players join teams or factions. This makes their actions feel more important because they contribute to a larger group.
What is a sense of belonging (or group motivation)?
Breaking instructions into small steps and adding practice sections helps improve this part of a game.
What is tutorials?
While both types of motivation can improve performance, this one is particularly effective for tasks requiring concentration, investment, or creativity.
What is intrinsic motivation?
This trait describes how organized and self-directed a person is, with high scorers being very efficient.
What is conscientiousness?
Psychologists suggest praising children for this instead of calling them "smart" to foster a growth mindset.
What is effort?
Games that allow players to contribute to a larger group, like guilds or factions, enhance motivation through this psychological effect.
What is affiliation (or social identity)?
Game designers use bright colors and loud sounds to do this during intense moments.
What is grabbing the players attention?
Research shows that this type of reward can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation if removed.
What is an extrinsic reward?
People who score high in this trait tend to be trusting and compassionate, whereas low scorers may be suspicious or hostile.
What is agreeableness?
those who see intelligence as this are more likely to embrace learning challenges.
What is malleable?
When designing a tutorial in a game, developers should ask themselves this question to make sure players care about learning the new feature.
What is "Why will the player care?"
This mental skill helps players stay focused during long gaming sessions without getting distracted.
What is sustained attention?
This is the feeling of being so focused on an activity that time seems to disappear, often happening when a task is just the right level of challenge.
What is flow?
This trait reflects emotional stability, with high scorers prone to anxiety and low scorers being emotionally stable.
What is neoroticism
People who believe intelligence is fixed often fear failure because they see it as a sign of this.
What is incompetence?
This psychological phenomenon describes the discomfort felt when holding two conflicting beliefs, often leading to rationalization.
What is cognitive dissonance?