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Theories of motivation

Course Description: This course covers the following: 1. Introduction to Motives and Motivation: The nature of motives, distinguishing between motive and motivation, variables associated with motives. Characteristics of motivated behavior, characteristics of motivation. 2. The Meaning and Characteristics of Theory. 3. Classification of Motivation Theories in light of different classification criteria. 4. Historical Introduction to Motivation Theories: Instinct Theories: Darwin and motivation, Drive Reduction Theory (Clark Hull), William McDougall's Theory, Freud's Theory of Instincts. 5. Abraham Maslow's Theory (Hierarchy of Needs). 6. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. 7. Adams' Equity Theory. 8. Alderfer's ERG Theory. 9. Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory. 10. Atkinson's Theory of Achievement Motivation. 11. Reinforcement Theory in Motivation. 12. Expectancy Theory (Expectancy-Value) Tolman - Victor Vroom. 13. Attribution Theory (Fritz Heider - Bernard Weiner).
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

The course aims to introduce the student to: the meaning of motives and motivation, what motives are and the difference between a motive and motivation, and variables associated with motives. Characteristics of motivated behavior, characteristics of motivation. The meaning and characteristics of theory, and classification of motivation theories in light of different classification criteria.
Historical Introduction to Motivation Theories: Instinct Theories:
Motivation, Clark Hull's Drive Reduction Theory, William McDougall's Theory, Freud's Instinct Theory.
- Abraham Maslow's Theory (Hierarchy of Needs). - Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. - Adams' Equity Theory. - Alderfer's ERG Theory. - Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory. - Atkinson's Theory of Achievement Motivation. - Reinforcement Theory of Motivation.
Tolman's Expectancy Theory (Expectancy-Value Theory). Attribution Theory (Fritz Heider, Bernard Weiner).

Course outputs :

Knowledge in the sense of motives and motivation
Knowledge of the characteristics of driven behavior and the characteristics of motivation.
Familiarity with motivation theories.
The ability to perceive what is meant by motivation.
The ability to understand motivation theories and comprehend their similarities and differences.
The ability to identify and choose the appropriate theory intellectually, theoretically, and practically.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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