The Concept That a Hierarchy of Human Needs Could Be

question 33

Multiple Choice

The concept that a hierarchy of human needs could be used to explain motivation was developed by

• A) Abraham Maslow.
• B) Frederick Taylor.
• C) Douglas McGregor.
• D) Frederick Herzberg.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone in the body, often released in response to stress and used as a marker for stress levels.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone, which then promotes the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Adrenocorticotropic-Releasing Hormone

A hormone produced in the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland, playing a key role in the body's response to stress.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the "fight or flight" response.