Is burnout just a response to stress?

Discussion Question  7-2 ***Assignment 1 – Needs to be at least 150 words***

Smith’s Cognitive-Affective Stress Model of burnout along with the work of many other researchers conceptualizes burnout as a response to stress. However, many factors including individual differences and social influences affect the presence and development of burnout. Is burnout just a response to stress? Why or why not?

Gully, S. M., Devine, D. J., & Whitney, D. J. (2012). A meta-analysis of cohesion and performance: Effects of level of analysis and task interdependence. Small Group Research, 43(6), 702-725. doi:10.1177/1046496412468069

Pescosolido, A. T., & Saavedra, R. (2012). Cohesion and sports teams: A review. Small Group Research, 43(6), 744-758. doi:10.1177/1046496412465020

Assignment 2 – ***Needs to be at least 1,250 – 1,500

Words ***

Self-Determination   in the Performance Context

Self-determination theory indicates that the three psychosocial needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness improve the quality of motivation. Individuals seek tasks that indirectly satisfy one or more of these needs. In this assignment, you will examine the levels of motivation within the self-determination theory and the factors that need to be present within a performance environment to promote a self-determined state.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments.

The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions:

Write an essay (1,250-1,500 words) in which you analyze self-determination in the performance context. Include the following in your paper:

1. A discussion of the levels of motivation within self-determination theory.

2. A discussion of the factors that need to be present within a performance environment to promote a self-determined state.

Gully, S. M., Devine, D. J., & Whitney, D. J. (2012). A meta-analysis of cohesion and performance: Effects of level of analysis and task interdependence. Small Group Research, 43(6), 702-725. doi:10.1177/1046496412468069

Pescosolido, A. T., & Saavedra, R. (2012). Cohesion and sports teams: A review. Small Group Research, 43(6), 744-758. doi:10.1177/1046496412465020