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The document discusses the concept of motivation, defining it as a need or desire that energizes behavior towards a goal, illustrated by Aron Ralston's extreme decision to cut off his arm to survive. It differentiates between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, highlighting how external rewards can sometimes diminish internal interest. Additionally, it outlines various components and theories of motivation, including Instinct Theory, Drive Reduction Theory, Arousal Theory, and Humanistic Theory, with a focus on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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MOtivation Note

The document discusses the concept of motivation, defining it as a need or desire that energizes behavior towards a goal, illustrated by Aron Ralston's extreme decision to cut off his arm to survive. It differentiates between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, highlighting how external rewards can sometimes diminish internal interest. Additionally, it outlines various components and theories of motivation, including Instinct Theory, Drive Reduction Theory, Arousal Theory, and Humanistic Theory, with a focus on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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Notes from lecture and videos

Motivation is a need or desire that energizes behavior and directs it


towards a goal.
Aron Ralston was motivated to cut off his arm in order to free himself
from a rock that pinned him down.

The behavior to cause him cut down his arm, because he wants to be
alive instead of death.

Locus of Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation: The desire to perform a behavior for its own


sake.
Extrinsic Motivation: The desire to perform a behavior due to
promised rewards or threats of punishments.

Sometimes providing an extrinsic reward will diminish intrinsic


motivation or interest in an activity. An overjustification effect.

Components of Motivation

Motive - a stimulus that moves a person toward a behavior designed


to achieve a specific goal.
Need - a lack of something that one requires or desires.
Drive - a force that pushed a person to act.
Incentive - a force that pulls a person toward a particular goal.
Emotions - the states of the body and mind associated with feelings.

Theories of Motivation

Instinct Theory - innate, unlearned behavior, (scientist do believe


our behaviors have a genetic component - but not longer believe
instincts drive motivation)
Drive Reduction Theory - Carl Hull, 1930s. An organism will do
whatever necessary to reduce the unpleasant sensation caused by
drive (hunger, thirst)

Arousal Theory - stimulation is a primary need (mice will explore a


new environment even if no food is available) The levels of stimulation
required vary. (some people love experiencing extreme sports, other
are more comfortable just watching)

Humanistic Theory:

Abraham Maslow proposed 1943, that humans have needs beyond


survival - the need to do something important with their lives. Lower
level needs must be met first before moving up.

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