Secular Buddhism 73 - What Moves Us? The 5 Core Social Motives
Jun 4, 2018
This podcast explores the 5 core social motives of Belonging, Understanding, Control, Enhancing Self, and Trust according to Susan Fiske. It discusses the fear of rejection and the importance of mindfulness in recognizing our reactions. The speaker reflects on past experiences and discusses reactive behavior. They recommend further exploration of the topic in Susan Fiske's book and encourage engagement with the podcast community.
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Five Core Social Motives BUCET
- The five core social motives are belonging, understanding, controlling, enhancing self, and trusting, summarized by the acronym BUCET.
- These motives drive social behavior by helping people fit into groups and improve their survival chances.
Belonging as Root Motive
- Belonging is the root core social motive upon which others serve.
- Our intense longing to belong is rooted in evolution, as survival depended on group membership.
Understanding Drives Meaning
- Understanding motivates us to make sense of our environment and reduce uncertainty.
- This need can cause us to assign meaning where none exists, sometimes leading to faulty conclusions.