ERG theory contends that __________.
A) only one need may be activated at a time
B) work motivation is determined by individual beliefs regarding effort-performance relationships
C) an already satisfied lower level need can become reactivated when a higher level need cannot be satisfied
D) a high need for power creates the willingness to exercise influence and control over others
E) thought processes affect decisions people make about the direction, level, and persistence of their efforts

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ERG theory, developed by Clayton Alderfer, posits that there are three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth. Unlike Maslow's hierarchy, which suggests a strict progression, ERG theory allows for the reactivation of satisfied lower-level needs if higher-level needs are frustrated. This is a key difference from Maslow's theory, where once a need is satisfied, it no longer motivates.

ERG Theory Contends That __________