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Going the extra mile

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In this post, I''m revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature. Most versions of Maslow''s Hierarchy are represented as pyramids.

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The point of no return

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The previous post featured Abraham Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature. Festinger Social Comparison Theory 11. Previous posts in this series are all linked below. Csíkszentmihályi Flow Theory 7.

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Drive through learning

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As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature. Elements of his theory are present in Maslow''s more humanistic and learner-centred Hierarchy of Human Needs model. In this post, we will explore Clark Hull''s drive reduction theory of motivation.

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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

In this post, I'm revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs. As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature. Most versions of Maslow's Hierarchy are represented as pyramids.

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In two minds

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As usual, this is a brief and concise explanation of the theory, and if you wish to delve deeper, you are advised to read the associated literature. Festinger Social Comparison Theory 11. Maslow Hierarchy of Human Needs 27. The Theory Paivio''s dual coding theory considers the way we process verbal and non-verbal information.

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Stage by stage

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As usual, this is a brief and concise explanation of the theory, and if you wish to delve deeper, you are advised to read the associated literature. Festinger Social Comparison Theory 11. Maslow Hierarchy of Human Needs 27. The Theory Jean Piaget was interested in how children develop their thinking. Engeström Activity Theory 9.

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Design for life

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As usual, this is a simplified and concise interpretation, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature. Festinger Social Comparison Theory 11. Maslow Hierarchy of Human Needs 27. This should not so much be considered as a theory, but is a useful perspective on design and human perception.

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