Motivation is a kind of internal energy that drives a person to do something in order to achieve something.
Definition of Motivation
According to John Al Vogel, "Motivation refers to the process that initiates sustain and directs our behavior".
David W. Jabing defined behavior as the cause of behavior and is concerned with three major aspects of behavior
David W. Jabing defined behavior as the cause of behavior and is concerned with three major aspects of behavior
- The initiation and orientation of a behavior toward a specific goal.
- The intensity or strength of behavior.
- The sensation of behavior.
Characteristics
- The initiation and orientation of a behavior toward a specific goal.
- The intensity or strength of a behavior.
- The sensation of behavior
So motivation may be defined as the cause of behavior. In particular, it is concerned with three major aspects of behavior.
Motivation Cycle
Need: The psychological deprivation in the body creates needs. It is the lack of what we want. When the stimuli remain constant, we don’t feel the need. The tendency to restore a balanced condition in the body is known as Homeostasis. It is characterized by physiological functioning. The aroused condition motivates the organism to imitate behavior to remedy the need. For example, the thirsty person needs water. Similarly, a person may desire power.
Drive: An internal motivational state created by a need. For example, a thirsty person seeks water to satisfy their thirst. A thirsty person's search for water can be translated into a thirst-driven drive. A drive can activate more than one response. Drive is the internal tension state that builds up until they are satisfied.
Instrumental Behavior: Instrumental behavior is instigated by the driving state. For example drives an animal to explore water. Sooner or later, this behavior succeeds, thereby reducing the need and the drive state; in other words, the animal's exploratory behavior is instrumental in finding water and reducing the thirst.
Drive: An internal motivational state created by a need. For example, a thirsty person seeks water to satisfy their thirst. A thirsty person's search for water can be translated into a thirst-driven drive. A drive can activate more than one response. Drive is the internal tension state that builds up until they are satisfied.
Instrumental Behavior: Instrumental behavior is instigated by the driving state. For example drives an animal to explore water. Sooner or later, this behavior succeeds, thereby reducing the need and the drive state; in other words, the animal's exploratory behavior is instrumental in finding water and reducing the thirst.
Relaxation:
Goal: When instrumental behavior achieves its goal, the need is satisfied, and there follows a temporary period of relief. This is the third stage of the motivational cycle. For example, in the thirst, a lack of water in the body produces a need and a drive state, the organism shows some exploratory behavior, and finally, it quenches its thirst by drinking water, reaching the goal.
Classification of Motivation
Physiological motives: Hunger, thirst, sex, maternity, sleep, etc.
Social motives: Security, sociability, fame, achievement, need for recognition, need for power, need for prestige, etc.
General motives: Desiring to know, enthusiasm, etc.
Social motives: Security, sociability, fame, achievement, need for recognition, need for power, need for prestige, etc.
General motives: Desiring to know, enthusiasm, etc.
Differences between Physiological Motivation and Social Motivation
Physiological Motive | Social Motive |
Has a physical base | Has no physical base |
Essential to lead one’s life | Not essential |
In born | Based on learning |
Existing in all animals | Not all animals |
Essential for physical balance | Not essential |
Definition of Motivation
According to John Al Vogel, "Motivation refers to the process that initiates sustain and directs our behavior".
David W. Jabing defined behavior as the cause of behavior and is concerned with three major aspects of behavior
David W. Jabing defined behavior as the cause of behavior and is concerned with three major aspects of behavior
- The initiation and orientation of a behavior toward a specific goal.
- The intensity or strength of behavior.
- The sensation of behavior.
Characteristics
- The initiation and orientation of a behavior toward a specific goal.
- The intensity or strength of a behavior.
- The sensation of behavior
So motivation may be defined as the cause of behavior. In particular, it is concerned with three major aspects of behavior.
Motivation Cycle
Need: The psychological deprivation in the body creates needs. It is the lack of what we want. When the stimuli remain constant, we don’t feel the need. The tendency to restore a balanced condition in the body is known as Homeostasis. It is characterized by physiological functioning. The aroused condition motivates the organism to imitate behavior to remedy the need. For example, the thirsty person needs water. Similarly, a person may desire power.
Drive: An internal motivational state created by a need. For example, a thirsty person seeks water to satisfy their thirst. A thirsty person's search for water can be translated into a thirst-driven drive. A drive can activate more than one response. Drive is the internal tension state that builds up until they are satisfied.
Instrumental Behavior: Instrumental behavior is instigated by the driving state. For example drives an animal to explore water. Sooner or later, this behavior succeeds, thereby reducing the need and the drive state; in other words, the animal's exploratory behavior is instrumental in finding water and reducing the thirst.
Drive: An internal motivational state created by a need. For example, a thirsty person seeks water to satisfy their thirst. A thirsty person's search for water can be translated into a thirst-driven drive. A drive can activate more than one response. Drive is the internal tension state that builds up until they are satisfied.
Instrumental Behavior: Instrumental behavior is instigated by the driving state. For example drives an animal to explore water. Sooner or later, this behavior succeeds, thereby reducing the need and the drive state; in other words, the animal's exploratory behavior is instrumental in finding water and reducing the thirst.
Relaxation:
Goal: When instrumental behavior achieves its goal, the need is satisfied, and there follows a temporary period of relief. This is the third stage of the motivational cycle. For example, in the thirst, a lack of water in the body produces a need and a drive state, the organism shows some exploratory behavior, and finally, it quenches its thirst by drinking water, reaching the goal.
Classification of Motivation
Physiological motives: Hunger, thirst, sex, maternity, sleep, etc.
Social motives: Security, sociability, fame, achievement, need for recognition, need for power, need for prestige, etc.
General motives: Desiring to know, enthusiasm, etc.
Social motives: Security, sociability, fame, achievement, need for recognition, need for power, need for prestige, etc.
General motives: Desiring to know, enthusiasm, etc.
Differences between Physiological Motivation and Social Motivation
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Physiological Motive
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Social
Motive
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Has a physical base
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Has no physical base
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Essential to lead one’s life
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Not essential
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In born
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Based on learning
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Existing in all animals
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Not all animals
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Essential for physical balance
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Not essential
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