Theory of Motivation:

Mendoza’s Influential Hostility

Theory

William Benjamin Mendoza

BS PSYCH 2-A-2
Our Lady of Fatima University
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Overview of Influential Hostility Theory

II. Biography of William Benjamin A. Mendoza

I. Overview of Influential Hostility Theory

William Benjamin Mendoza’s Theory of Influential

Hostility states that hostility drives and influences a
person to work towards a particular goal. He stated that
anger or hostility provides a motivational benefit and
energy that can act as a driving force that will help
direct a person’s behavior.

Motivation is the willingness of a person to achieve

a goal. In common words, motivation is the force behind
people’s actions. Mendoza stated that there are a lot of
factors that drive a person to achieve their goals in life.
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