Which of the Following Shows a Focus on the Lowest

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• A) Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family.
• B) Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well.
• C) Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society.
• D) Mark works hard as an attorney only so that he can attract more clients, more money, and be secure in the knowledge that his family can have food, water, and shelter.
• E) Lisa constantly does things that she does not want to do just so that her peers will like her and want to spend time with her.

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Definitions:

Hans Seyle

Incorrect key term, possibly a misspelling of Hans Selye, who is a pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection acting upon heritable variation over several generations.

Physiological Responses

The body's automatic reactions to a stimulus, including heart rate, hormone secretion, and muscle tension, among others.

Social Readjustment

The process of adapting to significant changes in one's life situation or societal roles, which can be a source of stress or personal growth.