A psychological or physiological deficiency that a person feels compelled to satisfy is known as a(n):
A) obsession
B) desire
C) compulsion
D) need
E) satisfaction deficit

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A need is a psychological or physiological deficiency that a person feels compelled to satisfy. This concept is fundamental in various theories of motivation, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which outlines a progression of needs that motivate human behavior. Obsessions and compulsions relate more to specific types of psychological patterns, often associated with anxiety and OCD, rather than general deficiencies needing satisfaction. Desire can be similar to need but is less about a deficiency and more about a want. Satisfaction deficit is not a commonly used term in psychology to describe such a concept.

A Psychological or Physiological Deficiency That a Person Feels Compelled