How do needs motivate behavior?

Answer 1

Basic needs motivate humans more than anything else. Psychologists call the four basic needs 'the 4 Fs,' which are fight, flight, feed, and mate, according to many psychology text books. If basic food and shelter needs aren't met, people probably won't be motivated to act towards achieving social needs. After the basic needs are met, then people move on to security, and from there to social needs such as feelings of love and a sense of belonging, and from there to self actualization, where someone might work on goals related to identity and self esteem.

Answer 2

Needs motivate behavior by creating a sense of urgency or desire to fulfill them. When individuals perceive a gap between their current state and what is needed to satisfy their needs, they are motivated to take actions to close that gap. Meeting needs can lead to feelings of satisfaction and well-being, while unmet needs can cause discomfort and drive behavior to address them.

Answer 3

A physical need, or biological dependence, is something that is hardwired into our brains as minimum survival instinct. i.e. Fight or flight, the urge to inhale, and the urge to eat.