Jack, a student, has applied for a job in one of the top private banks in the United States.Jack feels securing a job with a private bank would fulfill his desire for steady employment.With respect to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, by securing a career in private banking, Jack is most likely to fulfill his _____ needs.
A)physiological
B)esteem
C)social
D)safety
E)self-actualization

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory suggests that individuals have basic needs that must be met before they can work towards fulfilling higher level needs. The needs are arranged in a pyramid, with physiological needs like food, water, and shelter at the base, followed by safety needs, love/belonging needs, esteem needs, and finally, self-actualization needs. Jack's desire for a steady job suggests that he is attempting to fulfill his safety needs by obtaining employment that provides stability and security. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

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