In his needs-hierarchy theory, Maslow described the needs as instinctoid, which means that:
a. the needs are acquired.
b. the needs have a hereditary component.
c. the needs have the same significance for all individuals.
d. the needs are less essential for actual survival.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Maslow proposed a hierarchy of five innate needs that activate and direct human behavior (1968, 1970b). They are the physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, and self-actualization needs. Maslow described these needs as instinctoid, by which he meant that they have a hereditary component.
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