Give an Example of How Motivation Is Culturally Bound

question 96

Essay

Give an example of how motivation is culturally bound.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is one such theory that is culturally bound.Financial satisfaction,for example,is a stronger predictor of overall life satisfaction in developing nations.In contrast,esteem needs are a more powerful motivator for industrialized countries.

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Definitions:

Synesthesia

A neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second pathway.

Dissociation

A psychological experience of disconnection or detachment from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Embodied Cognition

The theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world, suggesting that the mind must be understood in the context of its relationship to a physical body.

McGurk Effect

A perceptual phenomenon demonstrating an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception.