Motivation Concept from a Behavioral Neuroscience- There are several different theoretical approaches to motivation that behavioral neuroscientists have proposed. One early theory proposed by drive reduction theorists suggests that motivated behavior results from biological drives such as hunger or thirst. In contrast, incentive theories suggest that motivated behavior results from positive reinforcement, such as the anticipation of a reward. More recent theories of Motivation Concept … Continue reading Motivation Concept from a Behavioral Neuroscience Standpoint