In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Motives 2. Functions of Motives 3. Modification 4. Important Situational Determinants. Classification of Motives: It is divided into two general classes: 1. Physiological: Primary Drives: It consists of unlearned drives that emerge in the course of maturation. Physiological drive. 2. Social: Secondary Drive: Those which […]
Motives: Classification, Functions and Modification | Psychology
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Smooth Functioning of Motives | Human Behaviour | Psychology
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This article throws light upon the five mechanisms that facilitate the efficient and smooth functioning of motives. The mechanisms are: 1. Parallelization 2. Fusion 3. Ordination 4. Conflict. Mechanism # 1. Parallelization: We often come across one or more motives operating at the same time and at the same degree along with the other psychological […]
Difference: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motives | Motivation | Psychology
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This article will help you to differentiate between extrinsic and intrinsic motives. Extrinsic motives can be traced easily through rewards, reinforcement and punishment. All these are similar to external forces which act upon the organism and propel and direct behaviour towards a desired goal. Extrinsic motivation programmes have been extensively applied in educational, industrial and […]