Biological And Psychological Aspects Of Motivation

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1. Define motivation and emotion.

Motivation, can be called the goal directed behavior. Motivation is the internal state or condition
that activates and gives direction to our thoughts, felling and actions. (Lahey, B. 2012) Motivation prompts us to take action, and gives us direction to our thoughts. Emotion is positive or negative feelings generally in reaction to stimuli that are accompanied by physiological arousal and related behavior. (Lahey, B. 2012) When we are afraid we have an unpleasant feeling, and when we are happy the feeling is the opposite of unpleasant.

2. Explain the biological and psychological aspects of both motivation and emotion.

Motivation and emotions are forces or feelings that drive us to take action. Achievement motivation is the psychological need for success. People are motivated to by means of learning new skills, competition with other people, or a fear of failure. (Lahey, B. 2012) Many psychologist think that we are born with basic emotions. As we grow and learn these emotions change. The instinct theory states that …show more content…

What are the levels in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Maslow hierarchy of needs has different levels. There is the Physiological need. These are our basic needs for survival. These are very basic and instinctive needs. The Second is Security
Needs. The need for security and safety like shelter, employment, and health care. The third need is the need for social. Social needs are less basic than the prior needs or physiological and security. This is the need for friends, relationships, and companionship. (Lahey, B. 2012) The fourth need is esteem needs. Esteem needs are things that reflect on our self-esteem or personal recognition and accomplishments. The fifth level is self-actualizing needs. Self –actualizing needs is the need to personal growth. If the lower needs in the hierarchy are not met, then higher motives will not operate. (Lahey, B. 2012)

4. Define sex, gender, sexuality, and sexual

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