primal need
[ˈpraɪməl niːd]
nounpl: primal needs
necessidade primária
1. A basic, fundamental biological or psychological requirement essential for survival or well-being, rooted in instinct rather than learned behavior
Food and shelter are primal needs that all humans share.
Alimento e abrigo são necessidades primárias que todos os humanos compartilham.
2. An instinctive drive or urge that is innate and not acquired through experience or culture
The need for social connection is a primal need in human nature.
A necessidade de conexão social é uma necessidade primária na natureza humana.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, the concept of primal needs is often discussed in psychological, educational, and sociological contexts. In Brazil, discussions about primal needs frequently relate to socioeconomic discussions about poverty and basic human rights. The term is commonly referenced in relation to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a concept widely taught in both American and Brazilian educational systems.
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