Joan Thayer
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Nov 30, 2020 · From four continents, he assessed 6,000 people and discovered 16 "basic desires" (or psychological human needs). These are common to all of us and deeply rooted in human nature and the way we...
- Physical Activity. This motivational drive is considered to be fueled by the desire to exercise one’s muscles and gain strength. There is often a common underlying motivation involving some form of self-assertion behind the drive toward engaging in physical activity.
- Power. A motive for power is driven by a desire to influence and for leadership. In animals, the motivation for power is demonstrated through behaviors such as eating more food, dominating/leading the group, acquiring the most desirable mates, and so forth.
- Romance. Motivational drives for romance are based on desires for beauty, sex, and courtship. Of course in animals, including humans, this motive is powerfully connected to reproduction of the species.
- Saving. This motive is driven by a desire to collect and based on the value of frugality. For animals, they may express this drive through behaviors such as collecting or hoarding supplies of food.
Dec 9, 2009 · Desiring is a state of mind that is commonly associated with a number of different effects: a person with a desire tends to act in certain ways, feel in certain ways, and think in certain ways.
Nov 7, 2014 · Four of the seven deadly sins ( envy, gluttony, greed, and lust) are centred around desire. Christian rituals such as prayer, fasting, and confession all aim, at least in part, at curbing or...
Oct 16, 2015 · To be human is to desire what we do not have. Desire motivates us in many important ways: physical desire, for example, is called hunger or thirst; intellectual desire is called...
Oct 10, 2016 · Desire provides motivational force for pursuing our goals. Desires are directed toward specific objects (or people) with a promise of gain in pleasure (or relief from discomfort).
Aug 1, 2023 · Desire is a multifaceted and intriguing aspect of human psychology that drives individuals towards certain goals, objects, or experiences. Just like emotions, desires come in various forms and can be categorized into distinct types based on their nature and characteristics.
