Maslow's strict hierarchy breaks down under which one of the following circumstances?

a. You skip a meal so that you can help out a friend.
b. You travel to visit your aunt in another town and find her gone to attend to a family emergency. You first satisfy your hunger, and then you look for a safe motel to spend the night.
c. After getting a job, you start helping socially disadvantaged persons.
d. You get a good job, which also provides time to devote to your other passion in life, painting.


Answer: a. You skip a meal so that you can help out a friend.

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