Part 1 - Provide two examples of a time in which you were motivated. Each example needs to reflect one of the following motivational theories: Instinct theory, drive reduction theory, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Incentive theory, Achievement theory, Arousal theory. For each example please address the following: Provide your example and identify the theory of motivation it reflects. How does this theory explain motivation? How does this theory explain your motivation to complete this goal? Part 2 - Compare your two motivational theories by responding to the following question: How do these theories compare when discussing your motivation? (How are they similar and how are they different?)

1. The first scenario was my motivation to work hard at my studies and achieve an excellent college result.

2. The second scenario was when I was motivated to participate in a running competition because of the prize which was a fixed sum of money.

Explanation:

1. The first scenario stems from the Achievement theory. This theory was proposed by David McClelland to explain how an individual's personal attributes (such as hard work and perseverance) affect his desire to attain goals and acquire certain skills.

b. Relation of the theory to my experience - This theory explains my motivation in attaining a good college result because my personal quest for success combined with my personal attributes like hard work and endurance to enable me to remain focused and achieve the ultimate goal.

2. The second theory stems from the Incentive theory which proposes that peoples desire to achieve goals stems more from external reward factors such as money and recognition.

b. In my own case, the external factor fueling my motivation was the monetary prize attached to the game.

Similarities between the two theories:

1. Both have an external factor as a reward for success. In the achievement theory, an excellent grade was the reward factor while money was the reward factor in the Incentive theory.

2. I had to attach a high degree of value to the rewards for them to motivate me.

Difference between the two theories:

1. The incentive theory explains that motivating factors are more extrinsic than intrinsic. In the achievement theory example, the intrinsic factor which was my love for learning motivated me to persevere and attain a good grade. But in the Intrinsic example, I had no love for running. I was purely motivated by the external reward.

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