Which of the Following Is a Content Theory That Proposes

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

• A) Reinforcement theory
• B) Process theory
• C) Situational theory
• D) Hierarchy of needs theory
• E) Contingency theory

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Definitions:

Compensation

Payment or reward given for service, effort, or loss.

Anxiety-buffer Conception

A theory suggesting that certain psychological constructs help individuals manage and lessen their anxiety about mortality and life's uncertainties.

Risky Feats

Actions that involve significant risk of harm or failure, often undertaken for the thrill or to achieve a particular accomplishment.

Basking Reflected Glory

The phenomenon where individuals associate themselves with the successes of others, often to enhance their own self-esteem.