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CHAPTER VIII:
Dynamics of Behavior:
MOTIVATION
MODULE OVERVIEW
Motivation is an urge to behave or act in a way that will satisfy certain conditions, such as
wishes, desires, or goals. Psychologists believe that motivation is rooted in a basic impulse
to optimize well-being, minimize physical pain, and maximize pleasure .
MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identified characteristics of a motivated behavior.
2. Expressed clear plans on achieving one’s goals
3. Investigated possible future of student in a work setting, clarifying goals to uplift
motivation at workplace.
LEARNING CONTENTS
What is Motivation?
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Study Guide in General Psychology Module No.8
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Theories of Motivation
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow is among
the most prominent
psychologists of the 20th
century and the hierarchy of
needs, accompanied by the
pyramid representing how
human needs are ranked, is
an image familiar to most
business students and
managers. Maslow’s theory
is based on a simple
premise: Human beings
have needs that are hierarchically ranked. There are some needs that are basic to all
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human beings, and in their absence, nothing else matters. As we satisfy these basic needs,
we start looking to satisfy higher-order needs. Once a lower-level need is satisfied, it no
longer serves as a motivator.
 Physiological needs : The first of the id-driven lower needs on Maslow's hierarchy are
physiological needs. These most basic human survival needs include food and water,
sufficient rest, clothing and shelter, overall health, and reproduction. Maslow states that
these basic physiological needs must be addressed before humans move on to the
next level of fulfillment.
 Safety needs : Next among the lower-level needs is safety. Safety needs include
protection from violence and theft, emotional stability and well-being, health security,
and financial security.
 Love and belonging needs : The social needs on the third level of Maslow’s hierarchy
relate to human interaction and are the last of the so-called lower needs. Among these
needs are friendships and family bonds—both with biological family (parents, siblings,
children) and chosen family (spouses and partners). Physical and emotional intimacy
ranging from sexual relationships to intimate emotional bonds are important to
achieving a feeling of elevated kinship. Additionally, membership in social groups
contributes to meeting this need, from belonging to a team of coworkers to forging an
identity in a union, club, or group of hobbyists.