At the Bottom of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Is the Need

question 152

Multiple Choice

At the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is the need for ____.

• A) self-actualization
• B) safety
• C) belongingness and self-esteem
• D) food and water

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The autonomous mechanism through which living organisms preserve equilibrium as they adapt to variations in their external environment.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in external environments.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, vital for maintaining metabolic processes.

A Drive

An internal motivational state that compels an organism to engage in specific behaviors to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.