What Is Motivation

motivation Presented by M. Danish Saleem M. Jahanzaib Taimor Tariq Ali Khan Waqas Yousuf Junaid Zamir

What is motivation? a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior

Theories of Motivation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Instinct Theory ,[object Object],Behavior that is inherited by all members of the species

Instinct Theory ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],(Williams James 1890)

Drive Theory ,[object Object],(Woodworth 1918) Homeostasis (Walter Cannon 1939) Tendency to keep a constant or balanced internal state

Incentive Theory ,[object Object]

Arousal Theory ,[object Object],Optimum level of Arousal We are motivated to maintain an optimum level of arousal Sensation Seeking We are motivated to maintain an optimum level of arousal Arousal and Performance Sensation seeking focuses on the need for new and varied experiences

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Self-actualization needs Need to live up to one’s fullest and unique potential Esteem needs Need for self-esteem, achievement, competence, and independence; need for recognition and respect from others Safety needs Need to feel that the world is organized and predictable; need to feel safe, secure, and stable Belongingness and love needs Need to love and be loved, to belong and be accepted; need to avoid loneliness and alienation Physiological needs Need to satisfy hunger and thirst Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Motivation ’ Dedication ’ Success

Cognitive Theory ,[object Object],[object Object]

Cognitive Theory ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Biological Motives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Motivation-Hunger ,[object Object]

Eating Disorders ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Thirst ,[object Object],[object Object]

Stimulus Motives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sensory Stimuliation ,[object Object],[object Object]

Curiosity and Exploration Curiosity Curiosity is defined as a need, thirst or desire for knowledge Berlyne (1966) Exploration Exploration refers to all activities concerned with gathering information about the environment .

Competence ,[object Object],Intrinsic Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from inside an individual rather than from any external or outside rewards, such as money or grades Extrinsic Extrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from outside an individual. The motivating factors are external, or outside, rewards such as money or grades. These rewards provide satisfaction and pleasure that the task itself may not provide.

Learned Social Motives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Achievement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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