Motivation and Emotion

Theories of Motivation Instinct Theory: Fixed action patterns. Drive Theory: Organisms seek homeostasis Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory. In the Id there are two basic desires. Eros Thanatos

Achievement Motivation A psychological motive. Measure achievement motivation using the TAT (Thematic Apperception Test). Need for achievement is the desire to attain a difficult, but desired, goal (n Ach).

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Hunger Motivation Multiple Systems Approach: Biological Factors Your body’s energy requirements. Your food preferences. Food cues in the environment. Cultural demands. Biological Factors Lateral Hypothalamus Set point Pressure detectors in the stomach