University of Phoenix Material

Motivation

Complete the following matrix. When presenting real world examples, do not use the examples listed in the text.

|Theories of Motivation |
|Theory Type |Key components of the theory |Real world example |Similarities and Differences |
|Instinct Theories |Programmed behaviors that happen because of |Staying up all night with a sick child to care |Describes behavior but doesn’t explain the actual behavior |
| |environmental cues. |for their needs while neglecting your own | |
| |Something were born with | | |
|Evolutionary Theories |Explains the psychology behind our behaviors |Explains the psychology behind our behaviors |People conformed or changed over time to fit into the |
| |What motives affects society over a period of |What motives affects society over a period of |changing world around them |
| |time |time |What was a daily struggle in older times was easier now |
| | | |people evolve as the time went on they