A person who works hard to increase his wealth is satisfying his ?

RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)

Applied Psychology

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Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The drive to acquire wealth is a learned or acquired motive, not an innate one.
Secondary motives are psychological and social needs learned through culture and experience, such as the need for achievement, power, and acquisition.
The desire for wealth falls under the acquisitive motive, which is a type of secondary motive.
Unlike primary motives (like hunger or thirst), secondary motives are not essential for immediate physiological survival.

Option B: Biological motives are innate physiological needs essential for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and sleep. The desire for wealth is not a biological necessity.
Option C: Social motives are a sub-category of secondary motives that specifically relate to connection with others (e.g., affiliation, approval). While wealth can be used to gain social status, the desire for wealth itself is more broadly classified as a secondary motive.
Option D: Personal motives are highly individualized goals and aspirations that are not commonly shared by others. The desire for wealth is a widely recognized and culturally learned motive, making 'secondary motive' a more accurate general classification.

Visual 1: Hierarchy Diagram - A diagram showing the classification of motives, with 'Motives' at the top, branching into 'Primary (Biological)' and 'Secondary (Learned)', with further sub-branches for 'Social' and 'Personal' motives under the 'Secondary' category.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Classification of Human Motives as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding a patient's motivations is crucial in nursing. A patient's secondary motives, such as financial concerns (a learned motive related to wealth and security), can significantly impact their health decisions, adherence to treatment, and stress levels.
A nurse who recognizes that a patient is delaying a necessary procedure due to financial worries can connect them with social workers or financial counselors, thereby addressing the underlying secondary motive and improving health outcomes.
What if? If a patient's primary motivation was social (e.g., gaining approval from family), a nurse's approach to patient education would focus on involving the family and framing health behaviors in a way that aligns with gaining their support and approval.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core action in the question: 'works hard to increase his wealth'.
Next, analyze the nature of this action. Is it an innate, biological drive necessary for survival, or is it a learned desire shaped by society and personal experience?
Evaluate the options based on this analysis. 'Biological motives' relate to survival needs like hunger and thirst, which doesn't fit.
Consider the remaining options: 'Secondary', 'Social', and 'Personal'. Recognize that 'Social' and 'Personal' motives are types of 'Secondary' motives.
Determine the best-fit category. Since the desire for wealth is a broad, learned drive (encompassing aspects of power, achievement, and security), the most encompassing and accurate classification is 'Secondary motives'.

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