Motivational Concepts Unit 8A Introduction
Why do people go to college?
1. Maslow’s Hierarchy
2. Instincts and Evolutionary Psychology Instinct (fixed pattern) Instincts in animals Instincts in humans
3. Drives and Incentives Drive-reduction theory Homeostasis Need Drive
Drives and Incentives Drive-reduction theory Homeostasis Need Drive
Drives and Incentives Drive-reduction theory Homeostasis Need Drive
Drives and Incentives Incentive Positive and negative
4. Optimum Arousal Arousal Optimum level of arousal