Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Has Been Criticized Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

Maslow's hierarchy of needs has been criticized because

• A)cognition plays a lesser role than the hierarchy acknowledges.
• B)people frequently attend to needs in different orders than the hierarchy predicts.
• C)survival needs receive too much emphasis relative to safety needs.
• D)the hierarchy overemphasizes the role of reinforcement as a motivator.

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Definitions:

Whole Objects Words

Early language acquisition concept where children recognize and name whole objects rather than focusing on the individual properties or parts.

Superordinate Words

are general terms that encompass a broad category of items or concepts, opposite to more specific or subordinate terms.

Subordinate Words

Words that convey a lesser rank or importance and are typically used to combine with other words to form subordinate clauses.

Predisposed

Inclined or susceptible to a particular condition or outcome, often due to genetic or environmental factors.