Question

1. which of the following application of maslows theory of hierarchy of needs best aligns with its intended purpose?

a. a doctor uses maslows hierarchy of needs to diagnose a sick patient.
b. a psychologist uses maslows hierarchy of needs to understand what kind of activities to suggest for a person who was formerly part of a gang.
c. a parent uses maslows hierarchy of needs to decide which school might be best for her children.
d. a professor uses maslows hierarchy of needs to grade students in his class.

Explanation:

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory about human motivation and needs. A doctor diagnosing (A) is medical, not psychological. A parent choosing a school (C) is educational/caregiving, not aligned. A professor grading (D) is academic assessment, not related. A psychologist (B) using it to understand a former gang member’s needs (like safety, belonging, self - actualization) to suggest activities fits the theory’s purpose of understanding human motivation/needs.

Answer:

B. A psychologist uses Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand what kind of activities to suggest for a person who was formerly part of a gang.