The Instinct Theory of Motivation proposes that humans are motivated by an innate need to fulfill our basic needs and desires. It argues that these needs and desires are hard-wired into our psychological makeup and are always intent on leading us to achieve our goals.
The theory suggests that four basic instincts drive human behavior: the instinct to survive, the instinct to reproduce, the instinct to find food and shelter, and the instinct to belong. Each of these instincts can be classified according to its motivating factors.
The instinct to survive is driven by the need to protect ourselves and our loved ones. We are motivated to protect ourselves and survive because we want to ensure our safety and the safety of those we care about.
The instinct to reproduce is motivated by the need to pass on our genes. But in addition, we are motivated to reproduce because it is our way of ensuring the continuation of our species.
The instinct to find food and shelter is driven by the need to survive, have enough to eat, and have a place to call home. We are motivated to find food and shelter because we want enough to eat and a place to call home.
The need to feel safe and accepted motivates the instinct to belong. So we are motivated to belong because we want to feel safe and accepted.
The theory proposes that these instincts are always intent on leading us to achieve our goals. We are always motivated to achieve our goals because our instinctual needs and desires aim to get us what we want.
The theory suggests that these needs and desires are hard-wired into our psychological makeup and are always intent on leading us to achieve our goals. We are always motivated to achieve our goals because our instinctual needs and desires aim to get us what we want.
