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Motivation and Emotion

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

Complete topic list for Motivation and Emotion in Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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