Maslow claimed that when people who have satisfied their esteem needs are criticized or deprecated by others
A)they revert to the level of love and belongingness needs.
B)their safety needs become prepotent.
C)their neurotic needs are activated.
D)they cannot satisfy needs for self-actualization.
E)they retain their sense of self-worth.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that once higher-level needs such as esteem are fulfilled, individuals develop a stronger sense of self-worth. Therefore, criticism or deprecation does not easily shake their foundation of self-esteem, allowing them to retain their sense of self-worth despite external negativity.

Maslow Claimed That When People Who Have Satisfied Their Esteem