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Motives: Classification, Functions and Modification | Psychology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Motives 2. Functions of Motives 3. Modification 4. Important Situational Determinants. Classification of Motives: It is divided into two general classes: 1. Physiological: Primary Drives: It consists of unlearned drives that emerge in the course of maturation. Physiological drive. 2. Social: Secondary Drive: Those which are acquired through learning. These [...]

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Noes on the Freud’s Theory of Basic Urges

Read this article to learn about the Freud’s theory of basic urges: Freud (1927) tried to explain human behaviour through conflicting and opposing forces. There are forces which keep us alive and there are also tendencies which lead us to death. These are otherwise known as life instinct and death instinct. […]

By |2015-04-30T16:20:04+00:00November 6, 2013|Motive|0 Comments
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