Some of the Specific Criticisms of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

question 41

Multiple Choice

Some of the specific criticisms of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is that _________.

• A)there is too much individual variation
• B)survival is solely about defending oneself
• C)we are born preprogrammed
• D)people seek novel stimulation

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another, influencing various functions such as mood, sleep, and heart rate.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence.

Nature and Nurture

The debate regarding the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human development.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.