Motives arise out of the needs of individuals. What does the realisation of a motive cause in the individual?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Restlessness
Option (1) Satisfaction — Incorrect. Satisfaction comes at the end, only after the need is met.
Option (2) Relief — Incorrect. A person is relieved of tension only when the need is satisfied. A motive first creates the restlessness that has to be relieved.
Option (3) Restlessness — Correct. A motive is an inner state that moves behaviour towards goals, and it arises out of a need. Realisation of a motive causes restlessness, and this restlessness prompts some action to reduce it. For example, the need for food causes hunger, so a person searches for food.
Option (4) Higher morale — Incorrect. High morale among workers is built by good supervisory leadership and good communication.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(i) 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.,” |