As noted in the text, Freud developed three different models of motivation (pleasure vs. unpleasure, sexuality and aggression, or eros vs. thanatos). in the following examples, which model seems to explain each one best?
■ luke is upset about breaking up with his girlfriend. he starts drinking heavily, and then, while driving home, is nearly killed in an accident.
■ angela has an essay to write, but fi nds writing essays boring; so she decides to go shopping instead, hoping she will become ‘inspired’.
■ damien has a crush on a girl in his chemistry class. however, whenever he attempts to talk to her, he ends up acting obnoxious in his attempts to impress her.
Can you think of an example of behaviour (your own, or that of someone you know) that seems to support each model? overall, which model makes the most sense to you?