SOCI 3217 Chapter Notes -Mahatma Gandhi, Reductionism, Potential Energy
10 Jan 2014
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Motivation is an internal state or condition (sometimes described as a need, desire, or want) that serve to activate our energized behaviour. Energy is significant because if the person is motivated they are typically energized. Arousal: you cannot be motivated when you"re in a coma. Direction: there must be a direction for your motivation. If you are motivated to pass your class, your direction is up or positive. Persistence of behaviour: persistence is significant in motivation. If you fall, get up and eventually learn to walk. Potential energy is stored just in case. As an analogy, when you pull an arrow that is the motivation and energy. When the arrow goes that is the target. Free will: freely select your goals and motives. For example, going on a hunger strike like. Determined: motives and goals determined by heredity/genes. For example, your genes may determine if you are a good dancer. Evolutionary is a definite source that shaped human nature.
