General Principles of MotivationMotivation
Four Theories of Motivation
The first half of this clip presents the four theories of motivation instinct theory, drive-reduction theory, arousal theory, and incentive theory.
It also includes an explanation of Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. The remainder of this clip discusses emotion. Why are motivation and emotion so often taught together? Is it important that you understand motivation in order to understand emotion as well as the other way around?