Motivation And Emotion — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology
Summary of Motivation And Emotion for NIOS Class 10 Psychology. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Psychology syllabus.
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Overview
Motivation and emotion are closely related forces that shape human behaviour, personality, and daily actions. Motivation gives direction to behaviour by creating a want or need, while emotion adds feeling, energy, and response to situations. Hunger, thirst, achievement, belonging, fear, joy, anger,
Key Concepts
Motivation is a want or need
Motivation is a want or need that pushes a person towards a goal. It explains why people act in a certain way and gives direction to behaviour. It may
Intrinsic motivation comes from personal interest
Intrinsic motivation comes from personal interest and enjoyment in the task itself. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside rewards such as money, pay
Maslow arranged human needs in five
Maslow arranged human needs in five levels: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization. Lower needs must generally be met before hi
Primary needs are biological and essential
Primary needs are biological and essential for survival. They include hunger, thirst, oxygen, rest, sleep, temperature regulation, warmth, shelter, ex
Secondary needs are psychological and social
Secondary needs are psychological and social. They are learned through social groups, especially family. Important examples are achievement, affiliati
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of motivation and emotion
- Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its five levels
- Identify primary and secondary needs with examples
- Describe homeostasis and its role in hunger and thirst
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