Self-help groups:
a. are generally sponsored by the government.
b. are examples of traditional social supports.
c. are led by highly trained professionals.
d. occupy a position between traditional social supports and professional service agencies.
A person who lacks primary social supports runs a relatively high risk of:
a. physical illness.
b. mental illness.
c. being unable to counteract difficult situations.
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
The idea that moderate levels of deprivation of needs may stimulate positive motivational strivings:
a. supports Maslow's theory of motivation.
b. is not consistent with Maslow's theory is completely irrelevant to Maslow's theory.
d. is true only of esteem needs.
Research in work settings has shown that workers rank their needs in the same order of importance proposed by Maslow.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following assumptions of Maslow's theory of motivation has been questioned by critics?
a. Physiological needs must be satisfied before the individual seeks intimacy.
b. We should eliminate Social Security and Welfare.
c. Social programs should not weaken the initiative of the recipient.
d. The federal government, rather than the states, should have more control over social programs.
Deprivation of these needs is likely to trigger an emergency reaction:
a. physiological needs
b. safety needs
c. belongingness needs
d. esteem needs
Self-actualization may be defined as a need to express one's inner nature and talents.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Maslow, a person who has satisfied esteem needs will next seek to satisfy:
a. safety needs.
b. love needs.
c. self-actualization needs.
d. physiological needs.
According to Maslow's hierarchy, the needs for stability and order in life are classified as:
a. physiological needs.
b. safety needs.
c. belongingness and love needs.
d. esteem needs.
According to Maslow, the self-actualized person:
a. is viewed as successful by society.
b. has not satisfied physiological needs.
c. is seeking love and affection.
d. has fulfilled innate potentials.
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