Motivation Theories

Write a 3-5 page paper that discusses motivation and the leading theories that explain it. Consider the following: What is motivation? Discuss its definition and different components. What are motives? Explain the different types of motives. Discuss biological approaches (theories) to motivation. Discuss behavioral and social-cognitive theories of motivation. Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Which level of Maslow's hierarchy provides the strongest motivation for your behavior in general? Support your answer.