JAMES-LANGE THEORY OF EMOTION
JAMES-LANGE THEORY OF EMOTION The James-Lange theory was independently proposed by American psychologist William James in 1884 and Danish physiologist Carl Lange in 1885. Core of the Theory: Somatic and
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Atkinson’s Theory of Motivation
Atkinson’s Theory of Motivation John Atkinson gave the theory of achievement motivation (n Ach). Based on McClelland’s ideas.that is need foe achievement, need for power and need for affiliaction. According to Atkinson, motivation
Murray’s Theory of Motivation
Henry Murray’s theory motivation (1893-1988)-American psychologist studied the combination of internal motivations and external demands. He emphasized that individuals are integrated, dynamic and complex in nature, and are constantly responding to a
Theories of Motivation
Theories of Motivation I] Drive-Reduction Theories of motivation A need is a deprivation that energizes the drive to eliminate or reduce the deprivation. e.g. The body’s need for food arouses
What are the Emotions? its definition, nature & importance
Definition of Emotion The Latin root word mot, meaning “to move,” Emotion can be defined as the “feeling” aspect of consciousness. Buck defined, ‘Emotion is the process by which the
Aggression and social attachment
AGGRESSION Definition: “Aggression is defined as behavior directed toward another individual carried out with the immediate intent to cause harm.” THEORIES OF AGGRESSION Lorenz’s Theory of Aggression Basic
Mechanism of sex: meaning, early studies, determinants, approaches
Mechanism of sex or sex motivation Like in most primates, human males are more or less constantly potent and fertile. Human females are, however, different from other mammals in
MECHANISM OF SLEEP OR SLEEP MOTIVATION
MECHANISM OF SLEEP OR SLEEP MOTIVATION Stages of Sleep Stage 1 This is the stage where we are going from a waking stage to a relaxed stage. Stage 1
MECHANISM OF THIRST OR THIRST MOTIVATION
MECHANISM OF THIRST OR THIRST MOTIVATION Hormonal Mechanism Anti-di-uretic hormone (ADH) is the hormone that regulates the loss of water through the kidneys. However, this physiological mechanism is not
Mechanism of hunger or hunger motivation
1.3. Mechanism of hunger or hunger motivation 1.Gastric Contractions In 1912, Walter Cannon and A. L. Washburn conducted an experiment that revealed a close association between stomach contractions and
Approaches to the study of motivation and emotion
Approaches to the study of motivation and emotion Definition of Emotion Emotion is the process by which the motivational potential is realized or “read out” when activated by challenging stimuli.
Motivation-Concepts and Components
Notes for 1.1. Concepts and Components of Motivation. What is Motivation? Definition of Motivation Motivation is the process by which behaviour is activated and directed toward some definable goal. (Kleinginna