Steven Reiss proposed the theory of 16 basic desires (under theory of motivation) which he thought of when he was admitted in hospital and visualized the nurses enjoying their work.
He deduced 16 desires which are as follows –
1. Being curious
2. Being hungry
3. Being accepted
4. Taking care of offsprings
5. Being faithful
6. Requiring social justice
7. Being independent
8. Need for establishes environment
9. Need of work out
10. Will of power
11. Romance
12. Desire to save
13. Desire to establish social contact
14. Desire to feel safe and secure
15. Desire to establish oneself in society
16. Desire to revenge
