Which of the Following Is a Problem for Maslow's Theory

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem for Maslow's theory?

• A) Sometimes people do better with complex tasks when they have high arousal.
• B) Some people give up their basic needs in order to satisfy a higher need.
• C) It cannot account for individual differences in motivation.
• D) It cannot explain why our motivations change over time.

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Definitions:

Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor skills involve the movements of large muscles in the body, such as walking, running, and jumping.

Brain Development

The process of growth and maturation of the brain, which starts in utero and continues into early adulthood, involving changes in structure, function, and connectivity.

Myelination

The formation of a myelin sheath around the nerve fibers, which increases the speed and efficiency of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Peripheral Slowing Hypothesis

The theory that suggests that overall processing speed declines in the peripheral nervous system with increasing age.