動因

(1)the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"

(2)有機体が望む目的に向かって行動を起こすように仕向ける心理学的特性

(3)行動の理由

(4)行動に目的と方向性を与える

(5)an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

(6)活性化した有効な原因

(7)特定の影響を生じることができる

(8)a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

(9)手数料と引き換えに他人のために売り買いをする実務家