MOTIVATION

GE 1 : Psychology
 CONTENTS

1
WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

2
TYPES OF
MOTIVE

3
THEORIES OF
MOTIVATION
 PRESENTED BY:

1. N. Suhani Devi 6. Chelsea M. Momin

2.Sensomily 7. Imnaienla Ao
Rongpharpi 8. Lekxan Nima
3. Sneha Deori 9.Kusan Thokchom
4. Saakshi Goenka
5.Shristy Dey
MOTIVATION
Motivation is the word derived from the word "motive"
which means needs, desires, wants or drives within the
individuals.

It is the process of stimulating people to actions to

accomplish the goals through Biological, Emotional ,
Social and Cognitive forces that activates the behavior.

This process starts with unsatisfied needs, moves through

tension, drives and goal achievement, finally, it ends with the
reduction of tension aroused by unsatisfied needs.
 CHARACTERISTIC OF MOTIVATION

Motivation derived when It maybe Positive or

the needs emerges Negative.

It is goal-oriented process Motivation increases the

efficiency of the individuals.

It maybe internal and external Motivation is one of

determinants of
behavior
CYCLE OF MOTIVATION
 TYPES OF MOTIVE
There are two types of motives:

i) Biological Motive
ii) Psychsocial Motives

Biological motives are also known as physiological motives as the

architect mostly by the physiological mechanism of the body. On the
other hand, psychosocial motives are primarily learned from the
individuals interactions with the various environmental factors.

However, both type of Motives are interdependent with each other.

In some situation, Biological factors may trigger a motive whereas in
some other, psychosocial may trigger a motive. Rather than, one
Motive being influenced by either of factors , they are aroused in the
individual by varying different combinations.
Biological Motive
Biological motives are called as
physiological motives. These
motives are essential for the
survival of the organism. Such
motives are triggered when there
is imbalancement in the body.
For example: Hunger, Thrist,
Sex.
Psychosocial Motive
Physiological motives are basic
needs. These are complex forms of
motives mainly resulting from the
individual’s interaction with his/her
social environment.
For example : Need for Power,
Need for Affiliation, Need for
Achievement.
 BIOLOGICAL FACTOR
HUNGER //
1.Changes in the metabolic functions of the liver lead to a feeling of hunger
2.The liver sends signals to the hypothalamus and the two regions involved in hunger are
the Lateral Hypothalamus and Ventromedial Hypothalamus and the first region’s
stimulation causes hunger and the second region inhibits hunger.

THRIST//
1.Drinking water is necessary to wet a dry mouth and along with dry mouth, it is
the body processes within which leads to a feeling of thirst.
2.Motivation to drink water is mainly triggered by conditions such as loss of water
from cells, reduction of blood volume and the anterior hypothalamus contains
nerve cells called osmoreceptors which generate nerve impulses in case of cell
dehydration.

SEX//
1.One of the most powerful drives in the case of animals and human beings is called sex
drive
2.Sexual activity, unlike thirst, hunger is not necessary for the survival of human beings
and it develops with age
 PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTOR
NEED FOR AFFILIATION//

1.Seeking other human beings and wanting to develop a close relationship with them is
termed affiliation.
2.People who are high on this need, develop friendly relations with others and have an urge
to be a part of all the social groups.

NEED FOR POWER //

1.It is defined as the ability of a person to produce intended effects on the behavior and
emotions of another person.
2.Various goals of power motivation are to influence, persuade others and enhance one’s
own goodwill in eyes of others

NEED FOR ACHIEVEMENT//

1.This need refers to the desire of a person to meet standards of excellence

2.It energizes and directs behavior as well as influences our perception of the
situations we face.
 Abraham Harold
Maslow (1908-1970)
was an American
psychologist who was
best known for creating
Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, a theory of
psychological health
predicated on fulfilling
innate human needs in
priority, culminating in
self-actualization.
ABRAHAM H. MASLOW
 MASLOW HEIRARACHY OF NEEDS

It was first introduced by humanistic psychologist, Abraham

Maslow in the year 1943.

It comprises of  Five Tier Model of human needs , often depicted

Hierarchical order. Needs lower down in the hierarchy must be
satisfied before  Individual can attend to higher up needs.

From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards needs are:

1.Physiology Needs
2. Safety Needs
3. Social Needs
4. Esteem Needs
5. Self- Actualisation
1. PHYSIOLOGY NEEDS
 
The most basic requirements of human beings which are non
negotiable. These include water , food , shelter , air , sleep .
 
2 SAFETY NEEDS
The need of feeling safe and secured. People want to experience
control and order in their lives such as financial security , job
security , health insurance etc.

3. SOCIAL NEEDS
It is the desire to be loved by others, the feeling of being part of a
group or society such as family, friends. It is a sense of
connection one needs to feel with others .
4.ESTEEM NEEDS
 It is the need for appreciation and respect. It becomes important
for an individual to gain recognition from others and themselves
such as respect, freedom, self-esteem and personal worth.
 
5. SELF ACTUALIZATION NEEDS
It is the desire to become the most one can become. it means
reaching one’s truest potential. People are self-aware and
concerned with personal growth, less concerned with the opinions
of others and interested in fulfilling their potential.
MASLOW HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS
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