Instinct Theory of Motivation

Definition

The instinct theory of motivation proposes that certain behaviors are innate and biologically driven, rooted in our evolutionary past and passed down through generations.

Related terms

Evolutionary Psychology:

This perspective focuses on how human behavior and cognition have evolved over time due to natural selection.

Fixed Action Patterns: These are innate sequences of behaviors triggered by specific stimuli in the environment.

Ethology: It is the scientific study of animal behavior, emphasizing its naturalistic observation and analysis from an evolutionary perspective.