In an example, a local church is made up of people who are very different in their lifestyles and their stages of life. Mary is a 23-year-old single parent who earns the minimum wage. Jonathan is 60 years old, extremely wealthy, and works because he enjoys it. Jane is a 45-year-old lawyer who earns well and is well-respected in her profession. She is extremely career-oriented and is proud of her achievements. According to Maslow's hierarchy, Mary is likely to focus on satisfying ________ needs.
A) social
B) esteem
C) physiological
D) self-actualization
E) growth

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs such as food, shelter, and safety are the most basic needs that need to be fulfilled before an individual can focus on higher-level needs such as social, esteem, and self-actualization. Mary, being a single parent earning minimum wage, is likely to focus on fulfilling her basic physiological needs first.

In an Example, a Local Church Is Made Up of People