COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT FOR SEMESTER 1: ASSIGNMENT 01
Total: 50
Study material: Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4
Due date: 12 March 2025
Unique number: 814590
Note: This is a written assignment that must be submitted on myUnisa in PDF
only.
QUESTION 1
Answer the following questions based on the excerpt below:
"This perspective of a competent human being states that individuals are motivated by
internal needs and not external needs such as rewards and punishment. According to
this perspective, motivation covers concepts such as desires, needs, wishes, drives,
and interests."
1.1 Identify the perspective of a competent human being presented in the excerpt.
(2 marks)
It aligns with Abraham Maslow’s Humanistic Perspective. Maslow’s theory of motivation
is based on internal needs rather than external rewards and punishments.
1.2 To which paradigmatic stance does this perspective in the excerpt belong
Humanist paradigm. Humanistic psychology focuses on self-actualization, personal
growth, and fulfilling one's potential.
Total: 50
Study material: Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4
Due date: 12 March 2025
Unique number: 814590
Note: This is a written assignment that must be submitted on myUnisa in PDF
only.
QUESTION 1
Answer the following questions based on the excerpt below:
"This perspective of a competent human being states that individuals are motivated by
internal needs and not external needs such as rewards and punishment. According to
this perspective, motivation covers concepts such as desires, needs, wishes, drives,
and interests."
1.1 Identify the perspective of a competent human being presented in the excerpt.
(2 marks)
It aligns with Abraham Maslow’s Humanistic Perspective. Maslow’s theory of motivation
is based on internal needs rather than external rewards and punishments.
1.2 To which paradigmatic stance does this perspective in the excerpt belong
Humanist paradigm. Humanistic psychology focuses on self-actualization, personal
growth, and fulfilling one's potential.
