MOTIVATION

Mehak Fatima
Subeeh-Uz-Zahra Aamir
Wasif Qayyum
What is Motivation?
 The word itself comes from ‘Motive’
which refers to any idea, need or emotion
that stimulates a person to act.
act
 It is a process which forces a person to
act to achieve a goal or fulfill a need or
desire.
 Goal-oriented behaviors are initiated,
directed, and sustained by this process. It
is the reason you take action.
 The biological,
biological emotional,
emotional social,
social and
cognitive variables that drive behavior
are all included in motivation.
 Each has a different level of motivation.
While low motivation stops a person from
reaching their objective, high motivation
moves a person toward it.
 Examples:- Watching your favorite cricket
player and working hard to become like him
or getting up to go to the kitchen to satisfy
your hungry stomach and thirsty throat.
 Motivation can be further separated into
Drives & Motives.
Motives
Drives
 Generally biological drives such as hunger,
thirst, drowsiness, and the urge to procreate
lead us to seek out and engage in particular
activities.
 Drives are said to come from within an
individual and may not need outside cues to
motivate activity.
 When the body is out of equilibrium, these
happen. The term "homeostasis" refers to
the equilibrium that the body constantly
strives to maintain.
Types of Drives
 Hunger Drive:- This is shown by the painful
contractions of the muscles known as hunger
pangs.
 Thirst Drive:- The symptoms include dry mouth.
Dry mouth is inadequate to quench thirst. A
sufficient amount of water is required for it.
 Oxygen Drive:- Blood cleansing requires
oxygen. Death or significant brain damage can
result from low oxygen levels.
 Temperature Drive:- It's essential to maintain a
regular body temperature. We make every effort
to control our body temperature.
 Sleep Drive:- When we are fatigued, an
excess of a toxin known as "lactic acid"
builds up. It vanishes when we go to
sleep. Lack of sleep often results in baggy
eyelids, difficulty concentrating, and
confusion.
 Pain Drive:- An organism cannot endure
pain indefinitely. Our natural tendency is
to flee unpleasant stimuli.
stimuli
 Waste Removal Drive:- Nothing in
excess is tolerated by our bodies. Sweat
or urine are the excretions of excess
water. Feces are the form that solid
waste is expelled in.
 Sex Drive:- Includes the secretion of sex
hormones for the survival.
 Maternal Drive:- Maternal drive results
from human urge for survival and the
continuation of the species.
Motives
 Motives are internal driving forces which
prompt an individual to act in a certain way.
 They are rooted in a individual’s needs,
aspirations, behaviors and desires.
 They can be primarily influenced by biological,
social, emotional, sexual or cognitive factors.
 Motives are energizers which make a person
behave in a certain way to be directed towards
the goal.
goal
Types of Motives
 Power Motive: influences others and individuals
through one's reputation.
reputation He anticipates becoming
highly esteemed and acknowledged by others.
 Achievement Motive: an ambition to fulfill a
purpose.
purpose A person who is surrounded by successful
individuals develops this motive. It is a strong desire
to be successful .
 Aggression Motive: a desire to respond fiercely to
aggravating situations. When someone is insulted by
others or finds themselves unable to accomplish an
objective, frustration may result. In a “fight or flee"
scenario, this motivation can even worsen. It could be
hostile speech or physical acts.
 Acquisition Motive: instructs the person to
obtain material possessions. It could be cash
or other tangible goods.
 Curiosity Motive: forces a person to
explore things around him and question
about them. This motive helps an individual
to learn a lot.
 Escape Motive: activates when the emotion
of fear is experienced. A person tries to find
every possible way to escape from the fearful
situation. It automatically deactivates when
the emotion of fear is replaced by security.
security
 Stimulation and deprivation are two ways
to affect motives and drives. Uncomfortable
or unpleasant circumstances or events (such
as shocks, loud noises, extreme heat or cold,
or both) might pique our interest in seeking
out better circumstances, as can positive or
enjoyable conditions or occurrences (like
eating).
 We also become motivated when we are
denied necessities or wants, such as
sufficient food or social interaction.
Intrinsic & Extrinsic
Motivation
 Intrinsic  Extrinsic
 A drive to engage in  It involves pursuing

an activity for the an activity for

inherent satisfaction external rewards or
and enjoyment it to avoid punishment.
brings, rather than It's driven by factors
external rewards. It's outside the
fueled by personal individual, such as
interest and a sense recognition or
of accomplishment. monetary incentives.
Promoting Factors of
Intrinsic Motivation
 Curiosity & Interest
 Mastery & Competence
 Autonomy
 Fun & Enjoyment
 Power of Habit
 Life Goals
 Different levels of Aspiration
 Challenge & Flow
 Promoting Factors of
Extrinsic Motivation
 Financial Rewards
 Praise and Recognition
 Consequences and Punishment
 Achievement
 Competition
Examples
 Intrinsic  Extrinsic
 A software developer  An employee working
coding on weekends on a project for a
for the joy of creating promised
and exploring new performance bonus,
technologies. motivated by the
 A painter paints external reward.
because he feels  A painter paints
cathartic and calm because painting
while painting. offers him a great
deal of fame and
money.
Over-justification Effect
 The over-justification effect occurs when an
expected external incentive such as money or
prizes decreases a person's intrinsic motivation
to perform a task.
Understanding
Motivation
 Understanding motivation involves delving
into the underlying factors that drive
behavior.
 Motivation can stem from intrinsic sources
(like personal interests or satisfaction) or
extrinsic factors (such as rewards or
pressure).
 . Ultimately, grasping motivation helps us
comprehend human behavior and
empowers us to channel it effectively
towards achieving goals.
Tips To Boost Motivation
Find
Find aa purpose
purpose

Take
Take Breaks
Breaks Set
Set clear
clear goals
goals

Stay
Stay Positive
Positive Break
Break it
it down
down
Tips
Tips

Visualize
Visualize success
success Celebrate
Celebrate Progress
Progress

Seek
Seek Inspiration
Create
InspirationCreate aa Routine
Routine
 Factors that Increase
Motivation
FACTORS

Clear Goals Autonomy

Positive Environment Challenge

Intrinsic Satisfaction Feedback

Recognition & Rewards Purpose