As part of his job, Keith was asked to relocate to a country far away from his home country. He has been feeling lonely ever since. As he is unable to adjust with the local language, people, and food, he requests his supervisor to transfer him back to his home country. In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this scenario best illustrates Keith's _____.
A) belongingness needs
B) physiological needs
C) esteem needs
D) safety needs

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According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the need for belonging and social connections is a fundamental human need that comes after physiological and safety needs. Keith's feeling of loneliness and inability to adjust to the local language, people, and food suggests that he is struggling to meet his belongingness needs. By requesting a transfer back to his home country, Keith is seeking to re-establish his sense of connection and belonging with his familiar surroundings.

As Part of His Job, Keith Was Asked to Relocate