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Motivation

Motivation. Motivation. A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior. Early Motivation Theories. Motivation is based on our instincts:. A behavior that is patterned throughout a species and is UNLEARNED. Instinct Theory. Explains some animal behaviors.

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Motivation

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  1. Motivation

  2. Motivation • A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior.

  3. Early Motivation Theories Motivation is based on our instincts: • A behavior that is patterned throughout a species and is UNLEARNED.

  4. Instinct Theory • Explains some animal behaviors • Explains some human behaviors • Does not explain other human behaviors

  5. Drive-Reduction Theory • The idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need. • The need is usually to maintain homeostasis.

  6. Drive-Reduction Theory • We are not only pushed by our needs but.… Pulled by our incentives: a positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior

  7. Optimum Arousal • Sometimes we do not seek homeostasis. • Sometimes we seek arousal. • Our needs go beyond reducing drives.

  8. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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