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Nate and Nell Live Together

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Nate and Nell live together. Although Nate used to be physically violent toward Nell, he no longer perpetrates any physical aggression. However, he frequently insults her, does not allow her access to the phone or computer, refuses to let her leave the house, and controls all of the couple's financial assets. This situation illustrates _______.


Definitions:

Frustration-Regression Principle

The principle that an already satisfied need can become reactivated when a higher-level need is blocked.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation proposed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three primary groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Reactivated Need

A previously satisfied need that becomes active or relevant again due to changing circumstances or stimuli.

Need for Power

A psychological trait describing an individual's desire to control or influence others.

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