Din Bandhu, M Murali Mohan, Noel Anurag Prashanth Nittala, Pravin Jadhav, Alok Bhadauria, Kuldeep K Saxena
This paper explores theories of motivation, including instinct theory, arousal theory, incentive theory, intrinsic theory, extrinsic theory, the ARCS model, self-determination theory, expectancy-value theory, and goal-orientation theory. Each theory is described in detail, along with its key concepts, assumptions, and implications for behavior. Intrinsic theory suggests that individuals are motivated by internal factors like enjoyment and satisfaction, while extrinsic theory suggests that external factors like rewards and social pressure drive behavior...
February 13, 2024: Acta Psychologica