AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

HUMANISTIC THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Basic needs must be met before we can fulfill higher needs.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These most basic human survival needs include food and water, sufficient rest, clothing and shelter, overall health, and reproduction. Maslow states that these basic physiological needs must be addressed before humans move on to the next level of fulfillment.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, human beings’ physiological needs for food, water, clothing, shelter, and sleep must be satisfied in order for them to address more complex needs like mental and physical health, relationships, sobriety, long-term housing, and employment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maslow argued that the failure to have needs met at various stages of the hierarchy could lead to illness, particularly psychiatric illness or mental health issues. Individuals whose physiological needs are not met may die or become extremely ill.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Maslow, humans strive to meet their needs in a predictable order or hierarchy, as shown in figure 3. People’s physical and safety needs must be met before they can focus on their higher-order needs. Next, people need their social and self-esteem needs met.

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