There are several different categories of motives, including biological motives or drives (such as hunger, thirst, and sex), stimulus motives (such as exploration and curiosity, manipulation, and...

There are several different categories of motives, including biological motives or drives (such as hunger, thirst, and sex), stimulus motives (such as exploration and curiosity, manipulation, and contact) and learned motives (including aggression, achievement, affiliation, and power).

The following assignment is designed to get students to explore these various sources of motivation by examining your own behavior.  Write down 10 specific things you did over the last 24 hours; for example, getting out of bed, walking to class, having lunch, watching TV, or brushing your teeth. After you have compiled your list, categorize your behaviors into one of the three types or sources of motivation: biological, stimulus, or learned.