______ is an inner state that energies, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals.

Motive

The correct answer is option (4) : Motive

Motive: A motive is an inner state that energises, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals. Motives arise out of the needs of individuals. Realisation of a motive causes restlessness in the individual which prompts some action to reduce such restlessness. For example, the need for food causes hunger an account of which a man searches for food. Some such motives are -hunger, thirst, security, affiliation, need for comfort, recognition etc.,

Motivation: Motivation is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals. Motivation depends upon satisfying needs of people.

Motivation : Motivation is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish  desired goals. Motivation depends upon satisfying needs of people.