Motivation is noted as something that stimulates a person to act and behave to achieve a desired goal, while emotion is the feelings that emerge from the motive or drive itself, from the actions caused by the motive and from the achievement or failure of the desired goal. However, there is more to motivation and emotion than this kind of relationship.

The Assignment:

For this assignment, complete the following steps:

Step 1:

The Material on emotion and motivation. 

Step 2:

Choose the following to write in essay form: Choose C.

 

C. To what extent is human emotion a positive and/or negative aspect of life? Would we be better off being less emotional and comparatively more rational? What would an ideal balance be?

 

Step 3:

Write an essay explaining motives in perspective, theories, and basic emotions. Your essay must include the following:

 

1. Use content from section 10.1-10.11 in your textbook. In your essay.
2. Your essay should contain an introductory paragraph, at least three paragraphs explaining how the suggestions you chose from your textbook helped you determine the validity of the information in your chosen rumor/legend/myth (at least one paragraph for each suggestion) and a closing paragraph.
3. Your OPINION should not be included in your essay. The focus of this assignment is on applying critical thinking skills to information you encounter on social media. This assignment is NOT intended to start a debate.