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Motivation and Emotion

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

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Card 1Basic Concepts of Motivation

What is motivation? Provide a complete definition.

Answer

Motivation is a special internal factor or situation which tends to initiate and sustain behavior. It is an internal aspect that inspires an individual to behave in a certain way toward achieving spec

Card 2Motivational Cycle

Describe the complete motivational cycle as explained by C.T. Morgan.

Answer

The motivational cycle is: Need arises → Drive (internal pressure) increases → Individual directed toward goal → Instrumental behavior → Goal attainment → Relief and satisfaction → Reduction of drive

Card 3Types of Motivation

What are the two main types of motivation? Give examples of each.

Answer

1. Physiological/Biological Motives: Basic needs for survival like hunger, thirst, sleep, and sex. 2. Psychosocial Motives: Needs arising from social interaction like achievement, affiliation, power,

Card 4Biological Motives

Explain hunger as a biological motive, including its physiological basis.

Answer

Hunger is a primary need present from birth. When hungry, internal and external changes occur. Canon's study showed stomach contractions cause hunger, but later research revealed chemical blood change

Card 5Biological Motives

Why is thirst considered more intense than hunger?

Answer

Thirst is more intense than hunger because a person can live without food for several days but cannot survive more than a few hours without water. Our body contains 78% water, and dehydration from wat

Card 6Psychosocial Motives

What are the characteristics of people with high achievement motivation?

Answer

People with high achievement motivation show: 1) Selection of difficult tasks rather than simple ones, 2) Attention toward task completion without expecting rewards, 3) Accepting individual responsibi

Card 7Psychosocial Motives

Define affiliation motive and explain its importance in human life.

Answer

Affiliation motive is the desire to live in groups or in company of others. According to MacDougall, it's a natural instinct in animals and humans. It creates families and societies, provides security

Card 8Theories of Motivation

Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory in correct order.

Answer

Maslow's hierarchy (bottom to top): 1) Biological needs (hunger, thirst, sleep, sex), 2) Safety needs (security, freedom from fear), 3) Love/Belongingness needs (intimacy, affection), 4) Esteem needs

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