Question No 19: How do needs relate to motivation?
Answer: Needs serve as powerful motivators by initiating and directing goal-oriented behaviors aimed at fulfilling those needs.
Question No 20: Can you provide an example of a need influencing behavior in daily life?
Answer: Certainly, consider the need for food (a survival need) motivating someone to prepare and eat a meal to satisfy their hunger.
Question No 21: What is a drive, and how does it relate to needs?
Answer: A drive is a heightened state of tension or awareness that arises from a need and directs an individual's actions toward satisfying that need. It motivates behavior aimed at fulfilling needs.
Question No 22: How are drives categorized, and what are some examples of each category?
Answer: Drives are categorized into biological (primary) drives, like hunger and thirst, and socio-psychological (secondary) drives, such as fear, desire for approval, and the pursuit of achievement.
Question No 23: What distinguishes primary drives from secondary drives?
Answer: Primary drives are innate, biological needs that arise from imbalances in the body's functioning, while secondary drives are socio-psychological needs acquired through social learning and interaction.
Question No 24: Could you explain the concept of homeostasis in relation to drives?
Answer: Homeostasis refers to the body's constant effort to maintain a balance between input and output to ensure optimal functioning. Drives, especially primary drives, arise when there is an imbalance in the body, motivating actions to restore balance.
