a motive stemming from a basic physiological need, like the necessity for food.
PHYSIOLOGICAL MOTIVE: "Physiological motives are basic needs like sleeping, and drinking water."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "PHYSIOLOGICAL MOTIVE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/physiological-motive/ (accessed January 29, 2023).