Motivation explains why people behave as they do. Motivation determines behavior and thus said all behavior is motivated. Furthermore, human instincts are more flexible and more open to learning experiences than those of other species no matter what a person's physical age. An example of instinctual behavior is that all ants build anthills in the same way, even when they are not raised together, this actually means that the anthill building behavior is instinctual, and not a learned response. Even though we might not know what to do, it is instinctual. However, instincts only describe behavior, they do not explain why a person engages in that particular behavior.Mortimer's behavior also stems from his prolonged illness. Mortimer's instinct now is that he cannot do anything useful since he has experienced a long-term illness and is fighting the most basic of human instincts, to live. He has found it easier to do what has become natural to him throughout his illness. We know that Mortimer was at one time driven to accomplish many goals that he set for himself. With the motivation theory mentioned above, it is our intention to get Mortimer to set goals that will increase his motivation level. With new life goals set for Mortimer to help bring forth his motivation from within that he displayed as a younger man.The ProblemWithin the past year, Mortimer has basically lost his will to live. Mortimer has fallen into a severe depression. The physical problems include, weakness, difficulty walking, standing and eating. His desire to get out of bed everyday is decreasing as each day passes. It is difficult to offer a conversation with him, because he only speaks when spoken to. For example, his wife Rosie tries to talk to him but he barely responds and won't engage in a conversation. Dressing him is also difficult because he rather not make the effort. To him there is no since of getting out of bed and getting dressed. The dep...
