Motivation and Emotion Theories Assignment



Motivation and Emotion Theories Assignment

Based on your reading from the text in Chapters 12 &13 (Orange text) or Chapters 11 & 12 (New text) on theories or perspectives on motivation and emotion, complete the following assignment. This will go in the daily grade category so make sure it is your best and own work!!! This is not busy work and I will grade it for content and accuracy. Do you smell what I’m cooking????

Summarize the following theories. Your answers should include THREE parts for each theory.

A. A summary in your own words of the theory.

B. Studies or specific examples that support the theory. You may have to THINK of your own examples.

C. Provide limitations or problems with the theory. In other words, what are some behaviors or examples that the theory does NOT explain. Again, this may require your own personal examples or thoughts.

Theories on motivation:

1. Instinct Theory

2. Drive Reduction Theory

3. Arousal Theory

4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

5. Achievement

6. Incentive Theory

7. Obesity Theory (food/hunger as a motivation)

Theories on emotion:

1. James-Lange theory

2. Cannon-Bard theory

3. Schachter Two Factor theory

4. Opponent Process Theory *I will provide this one in class!

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