Theories of Motivation
This paper will act as an introduction to a longer paper (Lit Review on Self Determination Theory)
The paper needs to:
1) Describe what CONTENT and PROCESS Theories are AND Differentiate between the two.
2) Distill the basic salient points from the following theories: CONTENT THEORIES: Maslow’s theory of the Hierarchy of Needs, Alderfer’s ERG Theory, McClelland’s Achievement Motivation Theory, Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, PROCESS THEORIES: Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory, Adam’s Equity Theory of Motivation, Vrooms Expectancy Theory, Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory.
EX: There are two important types of motivation theory: content and process. Content models of motivation focus on what people need in their lives . Process theories look at the psychological and behavioral processes that affect and individual’s motivation.
