Which of the following is an example of biological motive?
AAchievement
BHunger ✓ Correct
CPower
DAffiliation
Correct answer: (B) Hunger
Explanation
Hunger is an example of a biological motive, arising from the body's physiological need for food.
Biological motives are innate drives tied to survival, such as hunger, thirst and sleep.
Achievement (option A) is a social or psychological motive, the learned desire to excel.
Power (option C) is a social motive, the drive to influence and control others.
Affiliation (option D) is a social motive, the need to form and maintain relationships.
Murray's list of psychogenic needs includes achievement, affiliation and power, all learned rather than biological.
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