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Coursework assignment 1(ssp111) Maslow hierarchy of needs-http://web.utk.edu/~gwynne/maslow.HTM Maslow, A. (1954). Motivation and Personality. New York: Harper & Row. Hertzberg, F. (1966). Work and the Nature of Man. Cleveland: World Publishing Co. Choose 1 of the major theories of psychology: Motivation- drive reduction theory Critically assess its application to a sport or health situation: David Beckhams move from Manchester united to real Madrid. Achieved all he wanted at old Trafford and wanted a new challenge in Spain. Drive reduction- an individual may be motivated to complete a task, which can be seen as a drive. When that drive is perceived as being fulfilled, then the drive is reduced. If the individual feels that he or she is performing to the best of their ability, the performance may well become habitual and the performer sees no reason to be motivated or driven to do better. Problems can occur if the performer thinks that there is no need...

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