The theory is based on his overall theory of human motivation, which he calls sensitivity theory. Sensitivity theory is explained in his 2000 book Who Am I? The 16 Basic Desires that Motivate Our Action and Define Our Personalities (Tarcher Putnam).Reiss said that each of the 16 basic desires outlined in the book influence the psychological appeal of religious behavior. The desires are power, independence, curiosity, acceptance, order, saving, honor, idealism, social contact, family, status, vengeance, romance, eating, physical exercise, and tranquility.
it's funny that "fear" isn't a motivating factor, in either religious belief or other aspects of people's lives. nor the hornies neither. no one's horny for god.
― i know your nuts hurt! who's laughing? (contenderizer), Friday, 24 August 2012 20:43 (twelve years ago)