A religious person who has taken a vow of celibacy would not necessarily agree that physiological needs must be satisfied before self- actualization needs are addressed. What does this example say about Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A) The need for paradise overwhelms materialistic needs.
B) The hierarchy is sometimes taken too literally and is often culture bound.
C) The theory is accurate for higher needs, but doesn't seem to account well for more basic needs.
D) Self- actualization is more a myth than it is an actual need.
E) The theory is wrong.

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The example suggests that Maslow's hierarchy of needs may not apply universally across different cultures or personal beliefs, as some individuals prioritize self-actualization or spiritual goals over basic physiological needs.

A Religious Person Who Has Taken a Vow of Celibacy