John is struggling to get by. His friends say he needs to go to college where he can make a better life for himself, but he cannot seem to even think about how to do that when he is so hungry and tired
Using Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, explain what his motivation might be.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: John is likely trying to satisfy his basic physiological needs of breathing, food, water, shelter, clothing, and sleep.
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