Theories of Motivation Worksheet

University of Phoenix Material

Motivation

Complete the following matrix. When presenting real world examples, do not use the examples listed in the text.

|Theories of Motivation |

|Theory Type |Key components of the theory |Real world example |Similarities and Differences |

|Instinct Theories |Motivations that are inborn, programmed |When I am about to sneeze I put my head back, |Instinct and Drive are similar because they are natural |

| |behaviors occurring in response to a cue |some turn their head to the side. |actions. Instinct differ from evolution by being fixated in|

| | | |every situation. |

|Evolutionary Theories |Psychology and Behavior that best fit the |Rich people spend more money to fit the |Evolution and Arousal are similar because they both seek to|

| |environment |life-style |reach a particular level of arousal. |

|Drive Theories |Tension and tension arising within our |After not having anything to eat in the morning, |Drive and Hierarchy are similar because they both believe |

| |physiological systems |by noon; I am motivated to eat lunch. |physiological needs as priority number one. |

|Arousal Theories |Motive to seek out a particular level of...