Compare and Contrast the Instinct Theory and the Self-Determination Theory

question 1

Essay

Compare and contrast the instinct theory and the self-determination theory of motivation.

---

Definitions:

Proximate Cause

The legal principle that determines the primary cause of damage or injury, which must be closely related (both in time and nature) to the harm in a liability lawsuit.

Actual Cause

Also known as "cause in fact," it is a factor or event that is a direct cause of an occurrence or injury.

Foreseeability Test

A legal principle used to determine if the harm caused was reasonably predictable as a consequence of an action or omission, impacting liability.

Contributory Negligence

Contributory negligence is a legal concept that can reduce or eliminate the plaintiff's right to recover damages if it is found that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the harm suffered.