According to drive theory, what is the basis for various motives?
Drive theory suggests that motivation is a process in which various biological needs push (drive) us to actions designed to satisfy them. How does arousal theory explain motivation? According to arousal theory, our arousal (general level of activation) varies throughout the day, and we tend to seek the level of arousal that is optimal for us as individuals and for the activities we perform. According to expectancy theory, why do people engage in tasks requiring effort? Expectancy theory suggests that people exert effort on tasks because they believe doing so will yield results they want to attain. Under what conditions will goal-setting increase motivation and performance? Goal-setting will increase motivation and performance when the goals are specific and challenging, yet attainable, and when individuals are committed to them and receive feedback on their progress. What are the basic ideas behind Maslow’s need hierarchy theory? Maslow’s theory suggests that needs exist in a hierarchy
