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Differentiate between stimulus motives with primary drives and explain the functioning of stimulus motives.

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The expert differentiates between stimulus motives with primary drives and explain the functioning of stimulus motives.

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Stimulus motives are those that cause the individual to seek out sensory stimulation through interaction with the environment. These include curiosity, sensory stimulation and competence.

For example - The stimulus motive that causes the individual to seek out a certain amount of novelty and complexity is called curiosity Other examples include activity, curiosity, exploration, manipulation, and contact.

It includes the following aspects in functioning:

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