Maslow's Theory of Motivation Is Criticized Because

question 105

Multiple Choice

Maslow's theory of motivation is criticized because

• A)research does not support the argument that satisfied needs no longer motivate behavior.
• B)its "frustration-regression" hypothesis has no practical implications for the workplace.
• C)the research methodology employed does not fully account for the attribution of cause to the individual or the situation.
• D)substantial empirical research has indicated little practical application of the theory.

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Definitions:

Social Psychology

A branch of psychology that deals with understanding how individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Freudian Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts, including the roles of the id, ego, and superego.

Social Cognition

The way in which individuals process, store, and apply information about other people and social situations.

1970s

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