While Maslow proposed that a satisfied need becomes ____ important to an individual,Alderfer argued that relatedness or growth needs become ____ important when satisfied.
A) more, less
B) less, more
C) most, least
D) none of these

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Maslow proposed that as a need becomes satisfied, it becomes less important to an individual. In contrast, Alderfer argued that when relatedness or growth needs are satisfied, they become more important as individuals seek higher levels of psychological development and self-realization. Therefore, the best choice is B, which states that Maslow's theory suggests needs become less important when satisfied, while Alderfer's theory suggests relatedness or growth needs become more important when satisfied.

While Maslow Proposed That a Satisfied Need Becomes ____ Important