Question

Which of the following is not an assumption of Maslow’s theory?

• A. People’s behaviour is not based on their needs.
• B. A satisfied need can no longer motivate a person; only the next higher level need can motivate him.
• C. A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied.
• D. Satisfaction of such needs influences their behaviour.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

People’s behaviour is not based on their needs.

Answer (a) People’s behaviour is not based on their needs.

Explanation: Maslow’s theory of need is based on motivational theory in psychological research containing a five-level model of human requirements, regularly portrayed as progressive levels inside a pyramid. Needs further in the lower level should be fulfilled before people can attend to the needs of the higher up.