When defining the categories of need, perceived need means the individual has actually attempted to obtain a service-if the attempt has been made, the need is considered to be met.

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Perceived need refers to the individual's own recognition that they require a service, not whether they have attempted to obtain it. An attempt to obtain a service would relate more to service utilization rather than the definition of perceived need.

When Defining the Categories of Need, Perceived Need Means the Individual