McClelland's Learned Needs Theory focuses on three primary needs: achievement, affiliation, and power. According to this theory, individuals are motivated by one or more of these needs, which influence their behavior and decision-making in different ways. McClelland suggested that these needs are learned and can be developed over time.
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Abraham Maslow developed the theory of the hierarchy of human needs. This theory suggests that individuals are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to higher-level needs like self-esteem and self-actualization. Maslow's hierarchy includes physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
Social learning theory posits that gender roles are learned through observation and imitation of models, such as parents, peers, and media figures. This theory suggests that individuals acquire gender-specific behaviors and attitudes by observing and replicating the behaviors they see around them.
Alderfer's ERG theory organizes human needs into three categories: Existence (physiological and safety needs), Relatedness (social needs), and Growth (esteem and self-actualization needs). This theory suggests that people are motivated by multiple needs at the same time and that if a higher-level need is frustrated, individuals may regress to lower-level needs to satisfy their motivation.
Human needs theory suggests that people have basic psychological and physical needs that must be met in order to thrive. These needs can include things like food, shelter, safety, and belonging. When these needs are unmet, it can lead to negative outcomes like stress or mental health issues.
Seligman expanded his theory of learned helplessness to explain how people develop depression and anxiety when they perceive a lack of control over their environment. He suggested that individuals who experience repeated instances of helplessness develop a pessimistic explanatory style, which can contribute to the development of these mental health issues.