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Psychological theories of motivation

Psychological theories of motivation

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1. Instinct theory
This theory believes that each individual has automatic responses which do not have to be learned.
However, man has a modification factor and a fixed number of instincts, which act as a driving force behind behavior and character.
2. Basic needs theory
There are the primary needs such as the need for water, food, clothing & shelter, which are strictly essential for survival. The lack of these needs leads to a drive for attaining them.
3. Adaptation to environment theory
Motivation comes from a need for an individual to strive to adjust himself to his environment or adjust his environment to his needs.
4. Unconscious mind theory
This theory believes that the desire for pleasure and shrinking from pain is the original motivating force.
5. Tension theory
This is based on tension, which is set up when our desires are frustrated and satisfaction when they are fulfilled. Therefore motivation may be defined as a desire to reduce frustration and obtain satisfaction.
6. Objective theory
Humans act as they do because they set up certain objectives/goals/drives/ideals/aspiration levels. Failure to attain these objectives results in frustration, which in itself is a source of motivation. The teacher’s problem is how to use motivation in the learning process or how to stimulate new forms of motivation where none seems to exist. This is very crucial because where there is no motivation; there will be no learning.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 07:55

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