Motivation
Motivation is the process by which activities are initiated, and expressed for the fulfillment of physical and psychological needs. Motivation is influenced by instincts. Instinct determines the patterns of behavior that are seen in people and animals. The instinct approach assumes that people are governed by the patterns of behavior (Ciccarelli & White, 2013). A psychological tension or drive motivates an organism when they have a need to fulfill. There is some form of contentment when the tension is reduced.
Several drives motivate an organism. The primary drive of an organism pushes it to react on bodily needs such thirst and hunger. The organism may be motivated to look for food or water respectively to fulfill the arising need (Ciccarelli and White 2013). An acquired drive comes as a result of association of animals or human beings. These needs include social approval that comes from experience in socialization and the need to have money. A homeostatic drive is a tendency of the body to maintain a prevailing state.
A good application in my life is the time when I am broke, and other people are spending their money. I feel the urge to spend, but there is no money. An acquired drive motivates me to borrow. Once I get the money, I get a feeling of contentment because I am able to spend on whatever I want.
Organisms operate on three levels of needs. The strong desire to succeed in achieving both internal and external goals revolves around the need for achievement. The need for friendly association is common among human beings. The need to have the power to control and influence others is also common. Motivation is driven by the need to satisfy physical and psychological needs of humans and animals.
References
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2013). Psychology: An exploration. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson.
