Motivation Theories

• Learning Team B• 9/03/2011• • Sandra Cruz• Ebony Henson • James Clements • Jocelyn Copko • Nina Gay

Introduction

• Abraham Maslow – ”Hierarchy of Needs”

• James-Lange – ”Theory of Emotion”

• Identify the individuals associated with each theory.

• Analyze the major themes of each theory.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of each theory in various behaviors.

Abraham Maslow -Hierarchy of Needs

• Maslow was the first to organize what he believed to be universal human motivators based on needs

• Once a level in the pyramid is successfully fulfilled an individual proceeds up to the next level of needs.

Analyze the major themes of Hierarchy of Needs

Biological and Psychological

Safety

Belongingness and Love

Esteem

Self-Actualization

Identify the individuals associated with Hierarchy of Needs

People who have Psychological deficits in:

• Physiological-basic needs (Water, food, etc.)• Safety/Security-Life resources (Home, job, family)• Love/Affection-Belonging (Love, family, friends)• Esteem-Confidence, respect, positive position in the

community• Self Actualization-Self, capabilities, life/death

Evaluate the effectiveness of Hierarchy of Needs in various behaviors.

• Eating, drinking, breathing, sleeping• Finding employment, healthcare

insurance, housing• Family, romantic relationships,

acceptance• Developing self-esteem, personal

worth, social recognition.• Developing self-esteem, personal

worth, social recognition

James-Lange -Theory of Emotion

• Physiological reaction to events

• External stimulus leading to reaction

• Result of biochemical & environmental influences

• Affective component to motivation, positive or negative

Analyze the major themes of Theory of Emotion

• physiological changes induced by the autonomic nervous system

• Not just your facial expression may change

Identify the individuals associated with Theory of Emotion

• our emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events

• William James

• Carl Lange

Evaluate the effectiveness of Theory of Emotion in various behaviors.

Conclusion

• Abraham Maslow and his “Hierarchy of Needs”

• William James and Carl Lange “Theory of Emotions”

Reference

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http://psychology.about.com/od/theoriesofpersonality/a/hierarchyneeds.htm

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• Cherry, K. (n.d). William James. Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/profilesofmajorthinkers/p/jamesbio.htm

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