According to Maslow's humanistic theory of motivation, what must people do before they can strive for the realization of their personal potential and creative abilities?
A) achieve a high Thematic Apperception Test score
B) recognize and deal with unconscious psychological conflicts
C) satisfy basic needs and psychological needs
D) learn to suppress their basic needs, such as the needs for food and water

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According to Maslow's theory, individuals have to satisfy their basic physiological and safety needs, followed by their psychological needs, such as love and belongingness, esteem, and finally, self-actualization needs. Only after fulfilling the lower-level needs, individuals can strive towards reaching their highest potential and creativity. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

According to Maslow's Humanistic Theory of Motivation, What Must People