Marla Always Strives to Excel in Her Career

question 110

Multiple Choice

Marla always strives to excel in her career. Several years ago, she finished college, finally achieving a Ph.D. Although she works as an educator and has a secure position at an urban college, she does not hold a faculty position at a prestigious university. It is obvious to her colleagues that Marla is unsatisfied with her position at work. She constantly gives co-workers subtle reminders of her superior academic credentials and only participates in work activities where she will assume a leadership role. Analyzing Marla's situation using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs are unmet?

• A) self-actualization needs
• B) esteem needs
• C) social needs
• D) physiological needs

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