Motivation Response: Drive-Reduction Theory, Arousal

Anthony Hebdo

Motivation Response

There are three theories of motivation, they are: Drive-Reduction Theory, Arousal Theory and A Hierarchy of Needs. Drive-Reduction Theory is basically our bodies way of telling us we need something, which creates a drive or motivation to satisfy the need (Myers & DeWall, 2014). In drive- reduction theory there are three assumptions. The first is that we have a need, such as being hungry (Myers & DeWall, 2014). The second assumption is when this need is not met, it will produce a driven state, such as hunger (Myers & DeWall, 2014). The last assumption is this drive forces us to eliminate the need by eating (Myers & DeWall, 2014). The goal of this three-step process is homeostasis. Homeostasis is our bodies way of maintaining and or balancing an

We are also driven by incentives, these incentives either appeal to us or sicken us. When there is both a need and a reward or reason for doing something, we have a strong desire to do something. At the point when there is both a need and a motivator we get exceptionally energetic. On the off chance that we are parched, there is a need to fulfill that thirst. We see a drinking fountain and take a drink; the need has now been met. (Myers & DeWall, 2014). The strengths of drive reduction theory are, it is valuable for describing our natural needs (Myers & DeWall, 2014). This suggests our essential wants are gratified. It similarly, describes our intention to decrease arousal by fulfilling our essential needs, for example appetite or thirst (Myers & DeWall, 2014). The weaknesses of drive reduction theory are that no secondary needs met. Additionally, it does not clarify why some motivated behavior