Murray’s Theory of Psychogenic Needs (Murray’s Need Theory) (Henry Alexander Murray, 1950s) – understanding “personality in terms of available possibilities for effective action, this theory is a perspective on personality that focuses on three influences that all operate mainly unconsciously: Motives, Presses, and Needs (which are subdivided into Primary Needs, which are based on biological necessities, and Secondary Needs, which are generally psychological)
Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Murray’s Theory of Psychogenic Needs (Murray’s Need Theory; Psychogenic Needs Model)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
⇦ Back to Map
⇦ Back to List
