Freely available, clean drinking water is considered a standard need for all. In certain areas, there is an abundance of water. However, in some places the water resources are fast depleting and people are not getting sufficient water supply to satisfy their basic needs. This gap is an example of a(n) _____.
A)safety need
B)esteem need
C)demand need
D)normative need

Question

Freely available, clean drinking water is considered a standard need for all. In certain areas, there is an abundance of water. However, in some places the water resources are fast depleting and people are not getting sufficient water supply to satisfy their basic needs. This gap is an example of a(n) _____.​
A)​safety need
B)​esteem need
C)​demand need
D)​normative need

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This gap is an example of a normative need which means the need is determined by experts based on certain criteria rather than being felt by individuals themselves. In this case, the need for water is determined by the standards of health and hygiene set by experts, rather than being a direct demand from individuals themselves.

Freely Available, Clean Drinking Water Is Considered a Standard Need