Data on DESIRES describes what people want (or think they want) but don't have.

• A. Needs
• B. Goals
• C. Desires
• D. Aspirations

Answer: (C)

Desires capture what people want but don’t currently have. They reflect subjective wishes or cravings—things a person would like to have or experience, even if they aren’t essential or immediately attainable. This kind of data helps explain motivation and preferences that go beyond basic needs.

Describes wants, not needs: needs are essential for health, safety, and functioning, whereas desires are about wants or wishes that may or may not be necessary. Describes wants that aren’t tied to concrete, achievable plans in the near term, unlike goals, which are specific, stated targets a person intends to reach. And desires are different from aspirations, which are broader, longer-term dreams or ideals. For example, a student might desire access to more creative programs; that reflects a wish they currently lack, not a basic necessity, a concrete objective they’ve committed to achieving, or a long-term dream.