Psychologist Abraham Maslow arranged human needs on a hierarchy. According to Maslow, which statement best describes the most basic need in his hierarchy?
A)It is the fundamental need of self-actualization.
B)The nature of this need differs from person to person.
C)It needs to be satisfied before people are concerned with other needs.
D)It is generated by other people in interpersonal communication.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic need is physiological needs such as food, water, and shelter. These needs must be satisfied before a person can move on to other needs such as safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Therefore, option C is correct as it mentions the need to be satisfied before people are concerned with other needs.

Psychologist Abraham Maslow Arranged Human Needs on a Hierarchy