There Are Many Common Misconceptions of Maslow's Need Hierarchy

question 17

Multiple Choice

There are many common misconceptions of Maslow's need hierarchy. Among them is the assumption that

• A) our lower needs must be satisfied totally before we can turn to higher needs.
• B) how well our lower needs are satisfied determines how much those needs influence our behavior.
• C) all needs are included at some level in the need hierarchy.
• D) all cultures have the same basic need hierarchy.

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