Alderfer Differs from Maslow in That His ERG Theory Assumes

question 141

Multiple Choice

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

• A)growth needs can be completely satisfied just as existence and relatedness needs can be.
• B)a lower level need must be gratified before a less concrete need becomes operative.
• C)a rigid hierarchy of needs exists.
• D)if higher level needs are strong but ungratified, individuals will increase their desire for the gratification of lower level needs.
• E)the least concrete needs become more desired as they are fulfilled.

Understand the purpose and use of tools like crosswalks or general equivalence mappings in coding conversions.

Compare the features and implications of the ICD-10-CM system to other coding systems.

Know the timeline for the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM in the U.S.

Understand the annually mandated changes in codes due to the Medicare Modernization Act.

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