In Somalia, refugees often sacrificed their own safety in efforts to help others.This behavior refutes a basic premise of ________ theory of motivation.

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Maslow's theory of motivation, specifically his hierarchy of needs, suggests that individuals must satisfy lower-level needs (such as safety) before they can attend to higher-level needs (such as belongingness and helping others). The behavior of refugees in Somalia, who risk their own safety to help others, challenges this premise by showing that people can prioritize the needs of others over their own safety needs.

In Somalia, Refugees Often Sacrificed Their Own Safety in Efforts