Which of the following statements about Maslow's theory is true?
A) It predicts that even if a person is unable to satisfy a higher need, he/she will be motivated by the possibility of fulfilling it until it is satisfied.
B) It allows for more complex models of compensation to be developed, which resulted in the recognition that a mixture of needs must be addressed.
C) It states that gratification of one need level does not necessarily lead to increased motivation coming from the need to satisfy the next item in the hierarchy.
D) It argues that an employee's behavior is motivated simultaneously by more than one need level.

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Maslow's theory states that once a lower level need is satisfied, it no longer serves as a motivator. However, the possibility of fulfilling a higher need can serve as a motivator even if the person is unable to satisfy it at the moment. This is known as the "deficit principle."

Which of the Following Statements About Maslow's Theory Is True