Jonathan's employer does not provide health coverage for his family members. Therefore, he decides to purchase health insurance for his kids so that he does not have to pay for their vaccinations and doctor visits every time. In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this scenario best illustrates Jonathan's _____.
A) belongingness needs
B) safety needs
C) esteem needs
D) physiological needs

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggests that the fundamental needs of an individual start with physiological needs like food, shelter, and water. Safety needs like security, stability come next followed by belongingness needs like social connections, relationships, and love. Esteem needs like self-respect, achievement come after that. Finally, the highest need is self-actualization, which implies achieving one's full potential. In this scenario, Jonathan is purchasing health insurance for his kids, which comes under safety needs as he wants to ensure that their medical needs are met without any threat to their safety.

Jonathan's Employer Does Not Provide Health Coverage for His Family