Question

The instinct theory of human motivation was replaced by the

Answer 1

According to the instinct theory of motivation, all organisms are born with innate biological tendencies that help them survive. This theory suggests that instincts drive all behaviors.

When the instinct theory of motivation failed it was replaced by drive-reduction theory. Physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need (Hull, 1951). ... Human motivation aims not to eliminate arousal but to seek optimum levels of arousal.

Answer 2

The instinct theory of motivation was propounded by William McDougall.

Explanation:

• Instinct theory of motivation was propounded by William McDougall.

• According to the instinct theory, all organisms are born with certain innate biological instincts that allow them to survive. This theory states that all behaviour is guided by intuition.

• Psychologist William McDougall was among the first to write about the theory of instincts. He suggested that instinctive behaviour has three essential elements, namely sight, action and feeling. He also described eighteen distinctive traits, including curiosity, mother nature, pleasure, warmth, sex, and hunger.