Motivation is the thing that pushes us to make the things we want to happen. Where does this feeling originate? Here are a few theories. The first theory is the Instinct Theory of Motivation. According to the theory, people are motivated to behave in certain ways because it was an evolutionary action taking place. We are supposedly programmed to do so like seasonal migration is not learned, but is an inborn pattern of behavior. Another theory is the Incentive Theory of Motivation. This explains that people are motivated by external rewards. a day of work may give one a pay of money he or she had earned. That is one example. Reinforcement and association play an important role. Here is another theory which is called the Arousal Theory of Motivation. This theory suggests that people will act towards leveling out their arousal levels. For an example, when arousal levels are too low, one will go to watch an exciting movie. When arousal levels are too high, one will read a book or meditate. It pretty much takes the thought on moderation and uses it to describe how we act. The final theory I will present is Humanisitc Theory of Motivation. It is based on that people have strong cognitive reasons to perform various actions. People are motivated to eat and drink so we will survive, and we also make sure we are safe as another way to keep ourselves alive. The motivator can then desire to fulfill one's potential after the base needs are done.
Motivation is such a confusing subject. These theories may lead to something that may become fact in the not-so-near future hopefully. I believe that this could lead to great things and I believe that Humanistic Theory of Motivation is the most realistic out of all of them.
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