Maslow Grouped Esteem Needs into Lower Esteem Needs and Higher

question 65

Multiple Choice

Maslow grouped esteem needs into lower esteem needs and higher esteem needs. Which of the following is a lower esteem need?

• A) Freedom
• B) Self-respect
• C) Competence
• D) Prestige

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Definitions:

Variable-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after variable intervals of time, making the timing of the reward unpredictable.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specific amount of time has passed.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral studies.