In the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs, the Most Basic Needs

question 86

Multiple Choice

In the Maslow hierarchy of needs, the most basic needs are physiological, followed by safety, social, and personal. What category of needs is at the highest level?

• A) intellectual needs
• B) emotional needs
• C) elf-actualization needs
• D) religious needs
• E) psychological needs

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, referring to the specific allele makeup inherited from parents.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest.

5-HTTLPR

A genetic variation in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene, which has been studied for its association with psychiatric disorders and traits.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.