UNIT 2 (Part 2) MOTIVATION & EMOTION English for Psychology What Motivates People? Let’s explore people’s motives whether good… or bad 2 Dippin’ low… In the lap of addiction… Motivation is understood as a need or desire that energizes and directs our behavior. Our motivations arise from the interplay between nature (the bodily “push”) and nurture (the “pulls” from our personal experiences, thoughts, and culture). Thus, our motives drive our behavior. But… what if our motivations get hijacked? Could we say that having our behavior driven by our motives is always for the better? Are there moments when this makes our lives go awry? FOR EXAMPLE: A person with Substance Use Disorder may find that their cravings for an addictive substance can dangerously override their longings for sustenance, safety, and social support. (More later w/ Maslow’s Hierarchy) 3 Situation 1 Situation 2 “By the time I get my workout clothes on, I’m done exercising.” “My productivity apps weren’t working, so I hired a goon.” 4

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