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exploratory drive

the motivation that compels an organism to examine its environment. The exploratory drive may be secondary to other drives, such as fear or hunger leading to exploration. Alternatively, exploratory behavior may be a separate and independent drive. Also called exploration drive. See also curiosity.

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Mensa

n. an organization of individuals whose sole admission requirement is an IQ in the upper 2% of the population.