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Motivation and Emotion — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology
What Motivation and Emotion covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Understanding Motivation, Types.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology · 2026-27
Topics in Motivation and Emotion
1
Understanding Motivation
- Motivation comes from Latin 'movere' meaning 'to be in motion'
- It is an internal factor that initiates and sustains behavior toward goal achievement
- Psychologist's principle: 'No motivation, no behavior' emphasizes its importance
2
Types of Motivation
- Two main categories: Physiological (Biological) and Psychosocial motives
- Physiological motives are primary needs essential for survival
- Psychosocial motives arise from interaction with environment
3
Biological Motives in Detail
- Hunger: Controlled by hypothalamus, involves stomach contractions and blood chemistry
- Thirst: More intense than hunger, controlled by hypothalamus, body has 78% water
- Sleep: More intense than hunger and thirst, essential for physical and mental health
4
Psychosocial Motives in Detail
- Achievement motive: Risk-taking, focus on completion, individual responsibility
- Affiliation motive: Need to belong, creates family and society, measured by TAT
- Power motive: Control over social environment, related to position and prestige
Key Concepts
An internal factor or situationA circular process described by CPrimary needs necessary for survival includingSecondary needs arising from interactionIntense feeling that provides force
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Key topics in Motivation and Emotion include Understanding Motivation, Types of Motivation, Biological Motives in Detail, Psychosocial Motives in Detail. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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