According to the deficit principle of Maslow's theory of human needs:
A) people are always in need of something.
B) no matter what their condition in life, all people are looking for basic security.
C) people are not motivated by a satisfied need.
D) people have a variety of needs, or deficits, that they must satisfy at any given time.
E) each person has different needs.

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Maslow's deficit principle suggests that once a need is satisfied, it no longer serves as a motivator for behavior. This is why people are not motivated by needs that are already met.

According to the Deficit Principle of Maslow's Theory of Human