Rachel Is Writing a Paper on the Limitations of Maslow's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Rachel is writing a paper on the limitations of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Which of the following is most likely to be the focus of her paper?

• A) The theory overemphasizes the effect of factors beyond human control.
• B) The theory is inappropriately based on common individuals and circumstances and not on extraordinary ones.
• C) The hierarchy is based on a Western model of thinking.
• D) The hierarchy does not help us understand why some people will appear to leave lower needs unsatisfied while fulfilling higher level needs.

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