University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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481

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5
Author:

Sheha A.

Motive A motive may be defined as the readiness, eagerness, and disposition to respond in certain ways and not in others to a variety of situations. Concepts of Motivation Motivation is generated through basic needs or drives. Motivation is a complex set of conscious or unconscious forces that organize and energize behavior. The words needs, motives, and drives are words expressing and describing feelings and desires. Types of Motives Physiological or Primary Motives Social or Secondary Motives 1. Physiological or Primary Motives Hunger motive Thirst motive Need for rest and sleep Need for elimination of waste Sex motive 2. Social or Secondary Motives Affiliation motive Need for status Need for achievement Need for approval Motivation Internal and External Conscious and Unconscious Drives and Needs Goals and Attitudes Curiosity and Exploration Types of Motivation: Intrinsic Motivation: Pleasure and satisfaction Curiosity and exploration Challenge and mastery Extrinsic Motivation: Rewards and punishments Social recognition Avoidance of negative consequences Theories of Motivation: Drive Reduction Theory: Biological needs create drives that motivate behavior. Behavior is directed towards reducing these drives. Incentive Theory: External stimuli or rewards motivate behavior. Incentives pull us towards certain actions. Hierarchy of Needs: Maslow's hierarchy proposes that needs are arranged in a hierarchical order. Lower-level needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be met.

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