Abraham Maslow Thought That Once Needs at One Level of His

question 4

Multiple Choice

Abraham Maslow thought that once needs at one level of his hierarchy were met:

• A) motivation would diminish.
• B) another, higher-order need would emerge to motivate that person.
• C) that type of need would never again be an effective motivator.
• D) he or she would become more interested in lower-level needs.

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Definitions:

Constructionist Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint that considers reality and social phenomena as constructed through social processes, language, and cultural practices.

Positivist Perspective

A sociological approach that considers society to be a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing empirical, scientific methods to study social phenomena.

Leniency

The act of being more merciful or tolerant than expected, often applied in judicial sentences or disciplinary actions.

Labeling Perspective

A sociological perspective that examines how societal labels, once applied, affect individuals' self-identity and perceptions by others, often leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy.