LECT 6 Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation?

Answer 1

Motivation is the drive to achieve and meet your goals and needs

Question 2

What are the motivational related concepts?

Answer 2

Motivation
Motive
Needs
Goals
Values

Question 3

Abraham Maslow’s Hierachy of needs

Answer 3

Self-actualization
Esteem needs
Belonging and love needs
Safety needs
Physiological needs

Question 4

Core social motives

Answer 4

Belonging
Understanding
Controlling
Esteem
Trusting

Question 5

Why are Social motives adaptive?

Answer 5

Because they increase security and chance of survival.

Question 6

How do goals work?

Answer 6

Some goals may compete with each other
Goals may be context specific and their priorities may shift.

Question 7

Values and Goals

Answer 7

Goals are achievable ends; values are not achievable in an absolute sense

Question 8

Self-regulation

Answer 8

Controlling your behaviour or emotions, Children learn strategies for self-regulation especially from their parents.