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TASK 3- Read the article below and write a comprehensive analysis 300-350 words

The article introduces a unified model of human motivation that integrates various existing theories into
a comprehensive framework based on first principles. This model combines four life domains (Self,
Material, Social, and Spiritual) with three levels of attainment (To Be, To Do, To Have), resulting in 12
discrete motivations. The study employs a novel image-based method, involving a time-constrained
exercise with a large sample of working adults, ranging from 810 to 986 participants, to measure the
presence or absence of different emotional needs.

The results of the studies provide substantial support for the theoretical model, suggesting its heuristic
and practical value in understanding motivating needs. The findings indicate deep interrelationships
between discrete types of human motivation, emphasizing the importance of a structured framework in
comprehensively measuring the motivation construct. The model's structural hypotheses, particularly
the relationships between life domains and levels of attainment, are validated through these empirical
studies.

The research concludes that the proposed theoretical model reflects a comprehensive understanding of
human motivation, offering an integrated perspective that accounts for a broader range of fundamental
motivations compared to previous models such as Maslow's hierarchy. The structural perspective,
illustrated by the hypothesized relationships among the four life domains, adds a valuable dimension to
the understanding of motivational dynamics. The use of a large sample size and a novel image-based
method contributes to the robustness of the findings.

In essence, the unified model of human motivation presented in this research addresses the limitations
of previous frameworks by encompassing a broader spectrum of human needs. The study's approach to
testing the factor structure separately for positive and negative emotional needs enhances the reliability
of the results. Researchers and practitioners can have confidence in the model's ability to capture the
complexity of human motivation and guide further investigations into the intricacies of motivational
dynamics across diverse life domains.

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