After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
- Define motivation and distinguish between drives based on physiological needs and those that are psychological and social in nature.
- List and explain genetic, environmental and emotional factors involved in weight.
- List and explain two theories describing varieties or styles of love.
- Discuss the impact of social, economic and cultural influences on gender differences in love.
- Summarize the findings from biological research on sexual responses and behavior.
- List and explain the cognitive, interpersonal and cultural factors that influence the sexual motives and behaviors of men and women.
- Discuss the motivational factors involved in rape and coercive sexual behavior.
- Explain the internal and external forces that motivate people to work and to succeed.
- List and discuss four types of motivational conflicts.
- Summarize Maslow's hierarchy of needs and discuss whether motives can be ranked.
