motives are internal factors that drive behavior and are not directly observable. They are inferred based on a person's actions, emotions, and beliefs, making them hypothetical in nature. Motives can vary in intensity and can be influenced by a variety of internal and external factors.

Hilgard categorized motives into survival motives, social motives, and ego-integrated motives.

The three types of motives are biological motives, social motives, and personal motives. Biological motives are driven by physiological needs such as hunger and thirst. Social motives are influenced by interpersonal interactions and relationships. Personal motives are driven by individual desires and goals.

Physiological motives include- Hunger

Aggression

Sex

Social motives