The following points highlight the seven main types of innate tendencies. The types are: 1. Need 2. Want 3. Drive and Urge 4. Motive 5. Instincts 6. Reflexes 7. Learned Motives. Type # 1. Need: Need indicates a lack of something which is useful or desired. A person needs food when he is hungry. So […]
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8 Main Postulates to Study Behaviour of Living Organism | Psychology
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The following points highlight the eight main postulates to study behaviour of living organism. 1. A human being is a living organism, and his behaviour is quite distinct from that of a physical body or a machine. The behaviour of even the most lovely organism cannot be explained on mechanical principles. Life is self- adjusting, […]
Classification of Motives: Primary and Secondary
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In this article we will discuss about the primary and secondary motives. Primary Motives: Primary motives are essential for survival. They must be satisfied first before we can take up any other activity. Primary motives come to action when the physiological balance of the body is upset. This balance is called homeostasis. Hunger or Thirst […]