A Difference Between Maslow's Theory of Motivation and Alderfer's Theory

question 123

Multiple Choice

A difference between Maslow's theory of motivation and Alderfer's theory of motivation is that in Alderfer's theory

• A) needs are not hierarchical in nature.
• B) once a need is satisfied, the organism may strive to satisfy it to an even greater degree.
• C) frustrating one need may lead to channeling of energy into the satisfaction of another need at another level.
• D) All of these

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