Whose behavior contradicts Maslow's hierarchy?
A) Merrit, who skips lunch for a week so he can afford to take his partner to a concert
B) Frank, who makes sure his necessities, such as rent and food, are paid for first
C) Scarlet, who, after a period of poverty, declares that she will never be hungry again
D) Abbie, who is jobless and spends a lot of time thinking about how she will eat her next meal

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that basic needs like food and shelter must be met before pursuing higher-level needs such as esteem and self-actualization. Merrit's behavior, sacrificing basic needs (food) for a higher-level need (a social/esteem experience), contradicts this theory.

Whose Behavior Contradicts Maslow's Hierarchy