Assignment: Motivation
• Define hedonism and give two examples. Discuss how hedonism can explain some motivated behaviors.
• Identify and describe the characteristics of molar behavior. Do you believe that all behavior is purposive? Explain why or why not.
• Define cognitive dissonance and explain why people experience cognitive dissonance. Explain three ways to reduce cognitive dissonance.
• Identify and explain the basic assumptions of attribution theory. Explain how we are biased in the attributions we make.
• Identify and describe the five characteristics of Carl Rogers's fully functioning individual. Identify which characteristics of the fully functioning individual you possess.
• What have you learned about motivation from participating and engaging in class? How are you applying what you have learned about motivation in your life? Explain your answer and provide personal examples of how you are applying the course concepts.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.