Which of the Following Is a Major Criticism of Maslow's

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major criticism of Maslow's needs hierarchy theory?

• A)The safety and physiological needs do not arise due to human drives.
• B)The need for love and esteem do not apply for many of the individuals.
• C)Physiological needs of a person are often considered a weaker need than the other needs.
• D)People do not progress through the hierarchy as the theory predicts.
• E)The theory gives more importance to the satisfied needs than the unsatisfied needs.

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Definitions:

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