Bill has felt isolated and like an "outsider" since coming to college for his freshman year. As a result, he decided to rush a fraternity and was very excited when he was selected to pledge. According to Maslow, Bill may be attempting to meet the need of
A) freedom.
B) belonging.
C) transcendence.
D) physiology.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that after meeting physiological needs such as food and shelter, humans seek to fulfill their need for safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization in that order. Bill's motivation to join a fraternity suggests that he is attempting to fulfill his need for love/belonging by being part of a group that accepts him.

Bill Has Felt Isolated and Like an "Outsider" Since Coming