TOPIC 7.1
Theories of Motivation
LEARNING TARGET 7.A
Identify and apply basic motivational concepts to understand the behavior of humans and other animals.
LEARNING TARGET 7.B
Compare and contrast motivational theories, including the strengths and weaknesses of each.
LEARNING TARGET 7.C
Describe classic research findings in specific motivations.
LEARNING TARGET 7.D
Identify contributions of key researchers in the psychological field of motivation and emotion.
Identify and apply basic motivational concepts to understand the behavior of humans and other animals.
- Instincts
- Incentives
- Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
- Over justification effect
- Self-efficacy
- Achievement motivation
LEARNING TARGET 7.B
Compare and contrast motivational theories, including the strengths and weaknesses of each.
- Drive reduction theory
- Arousal theory (including the Yerkes-Dodson law)
- Evolutionary theory of motivation
- Maslow’s theory
- Cognitive dissonance theory
LEARNING TARGET 7.C
Describe classic research findings in specific motivations.
- Eating
- Sex
- Social
LEARNING TARGET 7.D
Identify contributions of key researchers in the psychological field of motivation and emotion.
- William James
- Alfred Kinsey
- Abraham Maslow
- Stanley Schachter
- Hans Selye