Which of the Following Comparisons of Alderfer's ERG Theory and Maslow's

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comparisons of Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's needs hierarchy is correct?

• A) ERG theory collapses Maslow's five need levels into two need categories.
• B) ERG theory includes a frustration-digression component, but Maslow's theory does not.
• C) ERG theory contends that more than one need may be activated at a particular point in time, whereas Maslow's theory does not.
• D) ERG theory provides a timeline for action, but Maslow's theory does not.
• E) ERG theory focuses on the consequences of an individual's behavior, whereas Maslow's theory does not.

Evaluate the reliability of data sources in the context of social research.

Understand the importance of methodology in assessing the credibility of research studies.

Identify the historical shifts in the leading causes of death and their sociological relevance.

Grasp the sociological perspective and its distinctiveness from psychological and health care viewpoints.

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Definitions:

Biological Activity

The effect of a substance on living organisms, tissues, or cells, indicative of its potential therapeutic effects or toxicities.

Tertiary Structure

The three-dimensional shape of a protein molecule determined by interactions among its amino acids' side chains, beyond simple folding.

H-Bonds

Hydrogen bonds, a type of weak chemical bond that occurs when a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to one electronegative atom is also attracted to another electronegative atom.

Peptide Backbone

The main structural component of a peptide, consisting of a repeated sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.