Larry Recently Moved to Austin for a New Job

question 76

Multiple Choice

Larry recently moved to Austin for a new job. He has been staying in an apartment alone ever since. He feels the need to make new friends and hence decides to join a recreational club. In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this scenario best illustrates Larry's _____.

• A) safety needs
• B) physiological needs
• C) esteem needs
• D) belongingness needs

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Definitions:

Antecedent Events

Events or circumstances that occur before a behavior or response, which can trigger or influence the likelihood of the behavior occurring.

Defenses

Psychological mechanisms developed by the individual to cope with anxiety or conflict.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on changing irrational beliefs to alter emotional and behavioral responses.

Distorting Perceptions

Altering or misconstruing the way we perceive reality, often as a result of biases or mental distortions.