Open AccessA New Theory of Human Behavior and Motivation
Author(s) -
Igor Kopsov
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advances in social sciences research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-0286
DOI - 10.14738/assrj.810.11088
Subject(s) - epistemology , relation (database) , natural (archaeology) , domain (mathematical analysis) , psychology , cognitive science , human science , core (optical fiber) , behavioural sciences , key (lock) , sociology , social psychology , social science , computer science , mathematics , philosophy , mathematical analysis , telecommunications , archaeology , database , history , computer security
We introduce a novel and comprehensive theory of human behavior and motivation, which incorporates within it both the laws of biology and core aspects of the social sciences. In continuation of the governing postulates of natural sciences we formulate the principle of preservation as the primary law of psychology; provide precise criteria for the definition of basic human needs and uncover their origin; explore the relation between body and mind; and show correlations between individual and social perspectives of life. Subsequently, we integrate these concepts into a unified model of human behavior. We reevaluate the place of psychology within the overall domain of social science and postulate the key role of psychological drives in formation of social processes both in the current and historical perspectives. The paper signifies a step towards establishment of a common paradigm of psychology.