1. Types of Explanation in Psychological Theories 2. Motives and Motivations 3. Freud's Theory 4. Drive Theories 5. The Regression to Hedonism; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
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'The Concept of Motivation' looks philosophically and psychologically at the idea of motivation in order to explain human behaviour. Chapters cover types of explanation in psychological theories, motives and motivations, a look at Freud's theory, drive theories, and regression to hedonism.