Which of the Following Is True About Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

• A) Security needs include the desire for love, friendship, and companionship.
• B) Maslow argues that needs are organized into a hierarchy, and the most basic needs are at the bottom of the hierarchy.
• C) People seek and aim to meet only one category of needs at a time.
• D) The needs that motivate people fall into three basic categories.

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Definitions:

Developmental Stage

Phases through which an individual progresses from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by distinct physical, psychological, and cognitive changes.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately age 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and lack of logical reasoning.

Mental Programs

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Problem Solving

Identifying answers for challenging or intricate problems.