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Discuss the merits and limitations of the control theory approach to motivation. All animals aim to keep their internal state relatively stable and within certain limits despite the changes occuring in the environment, basically they maintain homeostasis (Huntingford 1984). Our internal temperature rarely departs from 37°c even though the temperature of our surrounding environment can reach extremes, this is only one example of the body's ability to monitor and maintain an internal state. There are several ways by which the constancy and control of internal states is achieved by using various different mechanisms. However, those principles suggested by the control theory are thought to be the most precise and complete (Huntingford 1984). The control theory was developed by engineers for the analysis of self-regulating systems and allows representation of the relationship between inputs- causes of behaviour, and outputs- consequences of behaviour. The motivational models developed from the control theory...

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