Understand the 16 core motives behind personality, choices, relationships, and human behavior.

See what is new in the latest edition, including the addition of Beauty and expanded insights into human motivation.

Read the science behind the Reiss Motivation Profile® with chapters on norms, reliability, validity, and theory.

About the Book

Steven Reiss’s Reiss Motivation Profile® book offers a research-based introduction to the 16 basic desires and their impact on values, personality, behavior, relationships, and decision-making. This updated Finnish edition also includes new content on Beauty, recent research support, and expanded insight into the scientific foundation of the assessment.

Who This Book Is For

This updated Finnish edition is designed for coaches, consultants, trainers, HR professionals, educators, and anyone who wants to better understand human motivation and personality. It is especially valuable for readers looking for a structured, research-informed introduction to the Reiss Motivation Profile® and its practical relevance.

Download the Updated Finnish Edition

Get free access to the updated digital edition of Steven Reiss’s foundational work on human motivation — including the 16 basic desires, new content on Beauty, and research-based insight into the Reiss Motivation Profile®.

€20,00