Description
Description:
Researchers have developed a number of theories to explain motivation, and each theory contributes to a better understanding of motivation. In this module, you have read about drive reduction and arousal theory, behavioral and social-cognitive theories, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In this activity, you will write a 3-5 page essay that discusses different theories of motivation.
Objectives:
- Describe how psychologists define and classify motivation, and evaluate various theories that explain motivation.
- Discuss eating behavior, eating disorders, and factors that contribute to individual differences in body weight.
- Explore how sexual attitudes and behavior vary across cultures and genders.
- Review recent research related to sexual orientation and how attitudes toward homosexuality have changed in recent years.
- Describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
Instructions:
Step 1: Review and research.
Review the assigned reading for this module and do some Internet and/or library research about different theories of motivation. It is recommended that you conduct research through our Online Library (Links to an external site.) or use a scholarly internet search. Wikipedia is not allowed.
Step 2: Write a paper.
Write a 3-5 page paper that discusses motivation and the leading theories that explain it. Consider the following:
- What is motivation? Discuss its definition and different components.
- What are motives? Explain the different types of motives.
- Discuss biological approaches (theories) to motivation.
- Discuss behavioral and social-cognitive theories of motivation.
- Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
- Which level of Maslow's hierarchy provides the strongest motivation for your behavior in general? Support your answer.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: MOTIVATION
Different Theories of Motivation
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MOTIVATION
Different Theories of Motivation
Motivation is delineated as the process which triggers, directs, and upholds goal-based
behaviors. It is the driving force that causes people to act, no matter how basic the action might
be (Messer, 2016). For instance, drinking a glass of water to quencher thirst is motivation. The
process of motivation encompasses cognitive, social, emotional, biological forces that trigger
behavior. In daily use, the word motivation is used to delineate why persons make any decision.
For instance, it is right to say that a learner is motivated to work hard to join a certain program.
Human actions happen the way they do because of motivation. Motivation does not just allude to
the factors that trigger behaviors; it likewise entails the factors that maintain and direct these
goal-focused actions. Such drives are barely directly visible (Messer, 2016). As an alternative,
persons have to deduce the motives why individuals do the things that are grounded on visible
behaviors.
Components of Motivation
Everyone who has ever set goals instantly understands that merely having the appeal to
achieve a goal is not sufficient. Attaining such objectives needs the capability to endure through
hindrances and strength to proceed despite the difficultie...
