Motivation

Question 1

Define Motivation

Answer 1

A Force within an individual that influence or directs behaviour

Question 2

Theories of Motivation

Answer 2

1) Drive Theory
2) Humanistic Theory
3)Psychoanalytic Theory
4) Social Learning Thoery

Question 3

Drive Theory

Answer 3

A drive motivates a person to activate a behaviour to satisfy a need

Question 4

Humanistic Theory

Answer 4

Triangle:
1) Self - Actualization motives
2) Esteem Motives
3) Love & belonging motives
4) Safety & Security Motives
5) Bio-physiological motives

Question 5

Psychoanalytic Theory

Answer 5

• Sex & Aggresion
• Repressed basic motives result in unconscious motives being expressed in direct / indirect means

> Sigmund Freud
Unconscious inner forces & impulses
2 basic motives occurs in frequency

Question 6

Social Learning Theory

Answer 6

-Emphasise on the interaction between behaviour & environment
-Behaviour is motivated by rewards (extrinsic rewards, intrinsic rewards)

Question 7

Extrinsic rewards

Answer 7

-Comes from external environment
=Money
=High grade
=Praise

-Tangible (visible) vs intangible (invisible)

Question 8

Intrinsic rewards

Answer 8

• Cognitive Stimulation
• A sense of accomplishment, competence & mastery over the environment