Which Needs Theory Is Based on the Belief That Successfully

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which needs theory is based on the belief that successfully accomplishing the lower-level needs leads to the achievement of higher-level needs, such as gaining confidence, self-esteem, and finally self-actualization?

• A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• B) Alderfer's ERG theory
• C) Herzberg's two-factor theory
• D) McClelland's acquired needs theory

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Definitions:

Alpha Level

The threshold of probability set for rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test, often set at 0.05, indicating a 5% risk of concluding a difference exists when there is none.

Two-tailed Test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between two groups in either direction.

Statistically Significant

A term indicating that the observed result in a study is unlikely to have occurred due to chance alone, often determined by a p-value less than a predetermined threshold.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified as a number between 0 and 1.