All of the Following Descriptions of Maslow's Needs Hierarchy Are

question 168

Multiple Choice

All of the following descriptions of Maslow's needs hierarchy are correct EXCEPT that:

• A) research evidence suggests that the needs in Maslow's hierarchy exist in a flexible rather than a rigid order.
• B) the five need levels may vary according to a person's career stage, the size of the organization, or geographic location.
• C) the satisfaction of a need at one level will always decrease its importance and increase the importance of the next lower need.
• D) the order of needs in the hierarchy may differ across cultures.
• E) social needs tend to be dominant in more collectivist societies.

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Definitions:

Palpation

The method of feeling with the hands or fingers during a physical examination to detect characteristics or conditions of the body.

Percussion

A diagnostic technique in medicine involving the tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure’s condition based on the sound produced.

Inspection

The visual examination of the body in a medical context to identify any abnormal signs or conditions.

Problem Solving

The process of identifying a problem, developing possible solutions, and taking the necessary steps to reach a desired outcome.