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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Homeostasis (Motivational Cycle)

5. 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

6. 4.2- Types – Biological, Social, Psychological
C) Physiological Motives
Curiosity
Exploratory
Interest
Habit
Competence
Intrinsic Motivation
Self Actualization

7. 4.3- Theories – Arousal, Drive Reduction, Incentive, Humanistic (Maslow)
Instinct Theory/ Approaches
Drive Reduction Theory
Arousal Approach
Incentive

8. 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

9. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

22. 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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