Based in social psychology, a quasi-need is a need based on intent or purpose and not on a deficit of essential biological nature.
QUASI NEED: "Ray had a quasi-need of saving enough money to get his car fixed."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "QUASI NEED," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/quasi-need/ (accessed March 23, 2023).
