Which of the Following Scenarios Shows a Focus on the LOWEST

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Multiple Choice

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

• A) Makayla 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) Spencer feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well.
• C) Sin-Jun knows that, as a teacher, she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society.
• D) Liam works hard as an attorney only so that he can attract more clients, make more money, and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive.

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Definitions:

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Psychodynamic Explanations

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Attachment Disorder

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