Drive theories disagree with incentive theories of motivation with regard to how they answer the following question:
a. Are all motivations equally strong or do some take priority over others?
b. Are the motivations of humands fundamentally similar to or different from the motivations of other species?
c. Does motivation depend on factors within the individual or on stimuli from the environment?
d. Are some people more motivated than others are because of differences in heredity or differences in environment?
i chose answer C. because a flaw in drive theory is that it ignores the role of external stimuli - and incentives are external stimuli that pull us towards certain actions... but i am not sure if this would be correct. Can someone help me??
Answer C is the best choice.
You are on the right track! The disagreement between drive theories and incentive theories of motivation does indeed relate to how they answer the question regarding the factors that influence motivation. Let's examine the different viewpoints:
a. Drive theories typically propose that not all motivations are equally strong, and that some motivations may take priority over others. They emphasize the internal drives or physiological needs that push individuals to engage in certain behaviors. For example, according to drive theory, the need for food will create a strong motivation to eat, which takes priority over other motivations in that moment.
b. Regarding the fundamental similarities or differences between human and other species' motivations, both drive and incentive theories generally argue that the basic principles of motivation apply to all living beings. However, there may be variations in the specific motivations or the intensity of motivation between species.
c. This question is where the main disagreement lies between drive theories and incentive theories. Drive theories focus on intrinsic factors within the individual, such as biological or physiological needs, to explain motivation. On the other hand, incentive theories emphasize the role of external stimuli or incentives that can influence and guide an individual's behavior. Incentives may include rewards, punishments, or any external factors that can attract or deter someone from engaging in certain behaviors. So, your choice of C is indeed correct in this context.
d. The question of whether some people are more motivated than others due to heredity or environmental differences is not directly related to the disagreement between drive theories and incentive theories.
In summary, your answer choice C is correct because drive theories typically ignore the role of external stimuli, whereas incentive theories highlight the importance of these external factors in shaping motivation.