Review some current event articles in which people have …



Motivation theories in Current Events

Review some current event articles in which people have exhibited both desirable and undesirable behaviors. Select two articles, one positive example of human achievement and one negative (criminal) example.

Write an abstract (summary) outlining the details of the behavior and any circumstances that have led up to the behavior. Then, apply three of the motivation theories you read about earlier.

You need to analyze the motivation behind the desirable behavior as well as the undesirable behavior. Explain how the motivational theories apply to the behavior you have chosen to analyze. Make sure you clearly label which motivational theory you have chosen. The theories we discussed in class were instinct theory, Drive reduction theory, Cognitive theory, and Incentive theory. These theories are located in your text in section 1 of chapter 12.

You should follow this outline format in creating your abstract:

I. The Desirable Behavior

    a. A summary of the details from the article -- make sure you are clear about the details surrounding the behavior.

            1. A motivational explanation using theory one of your choice from the reading -- you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of what the theory states to receive full credit.

            2. A second motivational explanation using theory two of your choice from the reading -- you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of what the theory states to receive full credit.

            3. A third motivational explanation using theory three of your choice from the reading -- you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of what the theory states to receive full credit.

II. The Undesirable Behavior

    a. A summary of the details from the article -- make sure you are clear about the details surrounding the behavior.

            1. A motivational explanation using theory one of your choice from the reading -- you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of what the theory states to receive full credit.

            2. A second motivational explanation using theory two of your choice from the reading -- you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of what the theory states to receive full credit.

            3. A third motivational explanation using theory three of your choice from the reading -- you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of what the theory states to receive full credit.otivational explanation using theory three of your choice from the reading.

 

Create your document in a Word file and then print it and turn it in.

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