John Dropped Out of School After the Ninth Grade and Now

John dropped out of school after the ninth grade and now must support himself though he has few skills. He is a part-time employee at a small retailer earning the minimum wage. John would like to earn more, but hasn't been able to find a better job. He is having a hard time paying his rent and utility bills and has quit eating breakfast to try to save on his food bills. John is having trouble meeting his:

A) esteem needs.
B) self-actualization needs.
C) social needs.
D) physiological needs.