Which of the following component is not related with the 'Motivation Cycle"?

The motivation cycle refers to the continuous process that energizes, directs, and sustains behavior to fulfill a goal. This cycle typically includes several interconnected components: need, drive, response or behavior, and goal or incentive.

Key Points

• Emotion is not a direct component of the motivation cycle.
• While emotions can influence motivation, they are not considered a formal part of the cycle itself.
• For instance, hunger (a need) creates a drive, leading to the behavior of seeking food, with food acting as the incentive.
• Emotion may accompany this process (like frustration if food is not found), but it is not a structural element of the motivation cycle. 

Hint

• ​Need initiates the cycle by creating a deficiency or imbalance in the body or mind.
• Drive results from the need and energize behavior to address it.
• Incentive refers to the external or internal goal that satisfies the need and completes the cycle.

Hence, the correct answer is Emotion.