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Subject: Psychology Topic: Other Level: Year 2
3 to 4 paragraphs / must be a new answer/ cite sources
Part I:
Motivation is crucial for success in our world. Discuss 2 theories of motivation and ways in which applying ideas found in these motivation theories can help boost one’s motivational level. Be sure to incorporate resource information on theories and research on motivation.
Part II:
Discuss the role of brain function in motivation. How can understanding how the brain processes and regulates motivation help us with motivating ourselves in life? Be sure to incorporate resource information on theories and research on motivation.
Part I
Abraham Maslow’s “Need Hierarchy Theory”
Maslow saw human needs in the form of a hierarchy, ascending from the lowest to the highest, and he concluded that when one set of needs is satisfied, this kind of need ceases to be a motivator.
As per his theory this needs are :
(i) Physiological needs : These are important needs for sustaining the human life. Food, water, warmth, shelter, sleep, medicine and education are the basic physiological needs which fall in the primary list of need satisfaction. Maslow was of an opinion that until these needs were satisfied to a degree to maintain life, no other motivating factors can work.
(ii) Security or Safety needs : These are the needs to be free of physical danger and of the fear of losing a job, property, food or shelter. It also includes protection against any emotional harm.
(iii) Social needs : Since people are social beings, they need to belong and be accepted by others. People try to satisfy their need for affection, acceptance and ...