acquired drive

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acquired drive

See secondary drive.

drive [drīv]

1. the force that activates human impulses.

2. to activate or cause to move.

acquired drive goal-directed behavior satisfied by learned techniques or satisfiers. Drug addiction is a well-recognized example of an acquired drive.

basic drive a fundamental force that is vital to survival of the organism. Such drives motivate individual, goal-directed activity related to hunger, thirst, sex, and physical activity. See also need.

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