Tag: dominance need

February 22, 2026 / Mohammed looti

DOMINANCE NEED

Conceptual Foundations of the Dominance Need The dominance need represents a fundamental psychological construct characterized by an individual’s persistent and pervasive desire to exert influence, achieve superior status, and maintain control over their social and physical environment. At its core, this drive is not merely about the acquisition of authority but is deeply intertwined with […]

November 22, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PSYCHOGENIC NEED

Introduction to Henry Murray and Need Theory U.S. psychologist Henry Alexander Murray, a pivotal figure in the field of personality psychology during the mid-twentieth century, established a comprehensive theoretical framework centered on the concept of needs to explain the complexities of human motivation and behavior. His landmark work, particularly detailed in the 1938 publication Explorations […]