F. Y. B. A. G1: General Psychology (TERM I) Topic - 4 Motivation Presented By Dr. Santosh Gaikwad

4.1- Definition and Characteristics – Motivational Cycle. The driving force behind behavior that leads us to pursue some things and avoid others. Motivation has two components: 1) what people want to do (goals) 2) how strongly they want to do it

Motivation Homeostasis – body’s tendency to maintain a relatively constant state that permits cells to live and function Biological functions such as eating, drinking, and sleeping are regulated by homeostasis

Homeostasis (Motivational Cycle)

4.2- Types – Biological, Social, Psychological Physiological Motives Hunger Thirst Sleep Sex Motives B) Social Motives Affiliative Motives Achievement Motives Power motives Aggression & Hostility Motives

4.2- Types – Biological, Social, Psychological C) Physiological Motives Curiosity Exploratory Interest Habit Competence Intrinsic Motivation Self Actualization

4.3- Theories – Arousal, Drive Reduction, Incentive, Humanistic (Maslow) Instinct Theory/ Approaches Drive Reduction Theory Arousal Approach Incentive

Humanistic Theory Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Alternate approach/view of motivation Self-Actualization: not a deficiency need; rather growth needs; motives to expand and develop one’s skill and abilities Maslow believed few people reach this level

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

4.3 Frustration & Conflict Milar 1944 & Levin 1948 Approach-Approach Conflict Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict Approach-Avoidance Conflict Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict

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