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Notes on Theories of Motivation | Psychology

The following points highlight the top three theories of motivation. The theories are: 1. Drive Reduction Theory 2. Humanistic Theory 3. Cognitive Theories or Expectancy Theory. 1. Drive Reduction Theory: Drive reduction theory of motivation suggests that when people lack some basic biological requirements such as water, a drive to obtain that requirement (in this case the thirst drive) is [...]

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Notes on Motives: Types and Measurement | Psychology

In this article we will discuss about the types and measurement of motives. Types of Motives: 1. Physiological motives or primary motives 2. Psychological motives or secondary motives. 1. Physiological Motives: Hunger and Thirst: (a) Hunger: Experiments done earlier in this century led to the conclusion that the source of the hunger motivation was stomach contractions. But many believe that [...]

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