Motivational Theories and Concepts Flashcards by Jayden Brown | Brainscape

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Motivational Theories and concepts

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Motives – needs, wants, desires leading to goal-directed behaviour
Drive theories- seeking homeostasis
Incentive theories – regulation by external stimuli
Evolutionary theories – maximizing reproductive success

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Biological motives in humans

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hunger, sleep, sex, thirst

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Social motives in humans

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achievement, dominance, play(relaxation)

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