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Motivation And Emotion

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

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Topics in Motivation And Emotion

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1. Nature of Motivation

  • Motivation is a want or need that moves a person towards a goal.
  • Motives, wants, needs, interests, and desires explain movement towards chosen goals.
  • Motivation has an arousal and activation aspect: too little arousal makes a person dull and relaxed, while too much arousal can cause withdrawal.
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2. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

  • Abraham Maslow proposed that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy.
  • A person must fulfil lower-level needs before moving to higher levels.
  • The five levels from lowest to highest are: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization.
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3. Primary Needs, Homeostasis, Hunger, and Thirst

  • Primary needs are biological needs and are cyclical.
  • Examples of primary needs include hunger, thirst, oxygen, rest, sleep, temperature regulation, warmth, shelter, excretion, and sex.
  • Homeostasis is the body’s attempt to maintain physiological balance.
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4. Secondary Needs and Social Motives

  • Secondary needs are psychological or social motives.
  • They are learned through social groups, especially family.
  • Common social motives include achievement, affiliation, power, nurturance, aggression, and exploration.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Motivation and emotion as interconnected forces that shape human behaviour

MotivationMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsPrimary NeedsSecondary NeedsEmotionComponents of EmotionCulture and EmotionRole of Motivation and Emotion

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