Title: Incentive Theory of Motivation
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Incentive Theory of Motivation
Origin of the Theory
The Theory
Positive Incentives
Negative Incentives
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A theory that focuses on motivation and behaviour, the Incentive Theory of Motivation involves the concepts of conditioning, homeostasis and positive reinforcement. The theory is one of the motivation theories that are promoted by behaviourists. This article is a part of the guide: Select from one of the other courses available: Scientific Method Research Design Research Basics Experimental Research Sampling Validity and Reliability Write a Paper Biological Psychology Child Development Stress & Coping Motivation and Emotion Memory & Learning Personality Social Psychology Experiments Science Projects for Kids Survey Guide Philosophy of Science Reasoning Ethics in Research Ancient History Renaissance & Enlightenment Medical History Physics Experiments Biology Experiments Zoology Statistics Beginners Guide Statistical Conclusion Statistical Tests Distribution in Statistics
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1 Motivation and Emotion
2 Biology of Emotion
2.1 Nature of Emotions
2.2 Categorization of Emotions
2.3 Measuring Emotions
2.4 The Sociology of Emotion
2.5 James-Lange Theory of Emotion
2.6 Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion
2.7 Schachter-Singer Theory of Emotion
3 Motivation
4 Motivation
4.1 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
4.2 Drive-Reduction Theory
4.3 Two-Factor Theory of Motivation
4.4 Incentive Theory of Motivation
4.5 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
4.6 Instinct Theory Of Motivation
4.7 Cognitive Theories of Motivation
4.8 16 Basic Desires Theory
5 Psychotherapy
5.1 Emotion in Psychotherapy
5.2 Motivation in Psychotherapy
1 Motivation and Emotion 2 Biology of Emotion 3 Motivation 4 Motivation 5 Psychotherapy 5.1 Emotion in Psychotherapy 5.2 Motivation in Psychotherapy
Origin of the Theory
The Incentive Theory of Motivation is a theory that is supported by many behavioural psychologists, the most distinguished one being B.F. Skinner. Skinner and other radical behaviourists believe that a person will more likely to do an action that is positively received, while he will more likely avoid an action that is negatively received (i.e. brings negative reinforcement). The Incentive Theory is said to be different from other theories of motivation in such a way that it views the stimulus as something that attracts a person towards it, rather than something that prompts a person to reduce it or totally eradicate it. The Theory
An incentive is either a promise or an act that is provided for the sake of greater action. In business, an incentive may be an additional benefit or remuneration or job promotion given to an employee either to recognize his achievements or encourage him to perform better.