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What is the primary function of motivation according to the definition provided?
What is the primary function of motivation according to the definition provided?
Motivation is a force that energizes, activates and directs behaviour.
What is the main idea behind the Instinct Theory of motivation?
What is the main idea behind the Instinct Theory of motivation?
All creatures are born with specific innate knowledge about how to survive, preprogrammed at birth.
According to Drive Reduction Theory, what motivates humans to perform certain actions?
According to Drive Reduction Theory, what motivates humans to perform certain actions?
Internal biological needs, or drives, that must be reduced to maintain internal calmness.
What is the primary goal of humans according to the Humanistic Theory of motivation?
What is the primary goal of humans according to the Humanistic Theory of motivation?
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Which theory of motivation suggests that humans are driven to reduce internal biological needs?
Which theory of motivation suggests that humans are driven to reduce internal biological needs?
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What types of obstacles hinder maximum psychological growth, according to the text?
What types of obstacles hinder maximum psychological growth, according to the text?
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What is the definition of emotion in psychology, according to David G. Meyers?
What is the definition of emotion in psychology, according to David G. Meyers?
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What is the term for the difficulty in expressing and understanding emotions, as described in the text?
What is the term for the difficulty in expressing and understanding emotions, as described in the text?
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What is the Hierarchy of Needs developed by Abraham Maslow, according to the text?
What is the Hierarchy of Needs developed by Abraham Maslow, according to the text?
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What is the common example in clinical practice, as mentioned in the text, where patients struggle to express their emotions?
What is the common example in clinical practice, as mentioned in the text, where patients struggle to express their emotions?
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Study Notes
Motivation and Emotions
What is Motivation?
- Motivation is a force that energizes, activates, and directs behavior.
Theories of Motivation
- Instinct Theory: All creatures are born with specific innate knowledge about how to survive, such as spinning webs, building nests, avoiding danger, and reproducing.
- Drive Reduction Theory: Humans have internal biological needs (drives) that motivate us to perform certain behaviors to reduce internal states of arousal or tension, such as eating to reduce hunger.
- Humanistic Theory: Humans are driven to achieve their maximum potential, but obstacles like hunger, thirst, financial problems, and safety issues can hinder this growth, as described by Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Emotions
- Emotions are complex states of feeling that result in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
- Emotionality is associated with psychological phenomena including temperament, personality, mood, and motivation.
- Emotions involve physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.
Theories of Emotions
- Alexithymia: Some individuals have difficulty expressing their emotions and understanding those of others, often describing emotional feelings in terms of physical symptoms like headaches, gas, or glow.
- Lack of Emotions: People with alexithymia are not aware of their own feelings and may lack the words to communicate their emotions.
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Understand the relationship between motivation and emotions, including the definition of motivation and the instinct theory. Learn about the psychological features that drive human behavior. This quiz is based on the lecture notes of Ms. Gul-E-Sehar, Senior Lecturer at UIPT, FAHS.
