Introduction to Motivation

the various physiological and psychological factors that cause us to act in a specific way at a particular time; the incentive to act

• cognition

• intrinsic

• instinct

• motivation

the motivation theory that states that humans are motivated primarily by instincts

• Cognitive Consistency Theory

• Cognitive Theory
• Drive-Reduction Theory

• Instinct Theory

unlearned, innate tendencies/biological forces that determine behavior

• cognition

• cultural influences

• instincts

• reinforcements

innate biological forces that essentially make them behave a certain way, without them having choices about the matters

• Cognition

• Fixed-Action Patterns

• Needs

• Instincts

• Drives

the motivation theory that states that humans attempt to satisfy needs and drives in order to arrive at a state of homeostasis

• Drive-Reduction Theory

• Cognitive Theory

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs