PSY 320 Motivation Concepts Table

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Motivation Concepts Table

Complete the Motivation Concept Table. You are encouraged to modify the formatting to suit your needs. Please consult with the instructor for additional specifications. The completed table is a resource for the rest of the course.

TheoryMajor TheoristsTime of CreationKey Concepts
ArousalBerlyne1967With this theory theorists believe there is an arousal stem in our brains. Arousal can go up and down depending on the motivational conditions of the brain or with the environment.
DriveBolles1975The motivational concept that that arose to replace instinct was drive. Drive arose from a functional biology, one that understood that the function of behavior was to service bodily needs. Drive motivated whatever behavior was instrumental to servicing the body’s needs.
Achievement MotivationElliot1997This theory states that achievement motivation comes from achievement and or emotional goals.
AttributionWeiner1986This theory is one that motivates us to achieve some type of goals.
Differential EmotionsIzard1991This theory states that since we are born we have different kinds of expressions and emotions. Using this theory we generate a conclusion that the expressions we make as children can be influenced.
Cognitive EvaluationDeci and Ryan1985This comes from when actions change in growth higher to lower.

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