Maalem is a refugee from Ethiopia who has none of the basic necessities Americans take for granted. He lives in an overcrowded tent in a refugee camp. He is often hungry and thirsty because food is scarce in the camp and the main water supply is polluted. According to Maslow, Maalem will be motivated to satisfy his ___________ needs, before addressing other concerns.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs such as food, water, and shelter are the most fundamental and must be met before an individual can focus on meeting higher level needs. As Maalem is lacking access to basic necessities like food and water, he would first need to satisfy his physiological needs before being able to focus on higher level needs such as safety or social connections. Therefore, the best choice is A) physiological.

Maalem Is a Refugee from Ethiopia Who Has None of the Basic