Question

Which of the following statements was not considered by the needs hierarchy theory?

A. Everyone is naturally motivated to reach their full potential.
B. Higher-order needs are influenced by personal and social influences.
C. Basic needs are more essential to individuals than their socialization needs.
D. People's physiological needs are stronger than their esteem needs.

Answer 1

B. Higher-order needs are influenced by personal and social influences.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory developed by Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) in 1943, and it is a theory of human developmental psychology. He made a classification system which reflected the universal needs of an individuals. There is a pattern through which human motivation behaves and, in order to get to the actualize a higher need, first the lower, more existential needs need to be fulfilled. Or in other words, individuals must be satisfied with themselves. According to Maslow, higher-order needs are not universal and may differ across various cultures due to individual differences and availability of resources in that geographical area.