On the basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,one would be LEAST likely to predict that a
A) starving person might sell his or her child to obtain food.
B) teacher with high self-esteem might seek a career change to use his or her abilities more fully.
C) successful business executive might show greater concern for his or her family relationships than for becoming president of his corporation.
D) prisoner might choose to die rather than betray his or her country.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that basic physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs must be satisfied in that order. The need for self-actualization is the highest level need. None of the options above suggest that the person is at this level. However, a prisoner choosing to die rather than betraying his or her country suggests a strong adherence to moral principles and beliefs, which aligns with the esteem needs. Therefore, the least likely prediction would be D.

On the Basis of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,one Would Be