secondary drives

sec·on·dar·y drives

those drives not directly related to biologic needs; a secondary drive can be learned as an offshoot of a primary drive, in which case it is often referred to as a motive. Synonym(s): acquired drives

sec·on·dar·y drives

(sek'ŏn-dar-ē drīvz) Those urges not directly related to biologic needs; can be learned as an offshoot of a primary drive, in which case they are often referred to as motives.
Synonym(s): acquired drives.