EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Motives can be.
A
Inferred from behaviour
B
Observed directly
C
Used to explain behaviour
D
Used to predict behaviour
E
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An implicit motive is a psychological need that arises from situational cues that cause emotional reactions, which then predict, guide, and explain people’s behavior and lifestyle. They can be inferred from the person’s characteristic thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Motivation, like intelligence, can’t be directly observed. Instead, motivation can only be inferred by noting a person’s behavior. Researchers have proposed theories that try to explain human motivation. These theories include drive reduction theories and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definitions of motive. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -McClelland’s Human Motivation Theory states that every person has one of three main driving motivators: the needs for achievement, affiliation, or power. These motivators are not inherent; we develop them through our culture and life experiences.

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