According to Maslow, once a need of a person is satisfied, which need can motivate him?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The next higher level need
Option (1) The same need at a stronger level — Incorrect. Maslow says a satisfied need can no longer motivate a person, so the same need does not drive him again.
Option (2) The highest level need — Incorrect. A person moves up the hierarchy one level at a time. He goes to the next level only when the lower need is satisfied, so he does not jump to the top.
Option (3) The next lower level need — Incorrect. Needs are arranged from basic to higher levels. The lower needs are already satisfied before a higher one comes up, so they cannot motivate him.
Option (4) The next higher level need — Correct. Once a need is met, it stops driving behaviour. Only the next higher level need can then motivate the person.
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