Erika is an assembly line worker in a factory. She makes a fair amount of money and is secure in her job. She has friends at work and a family at home. A couple years ago, she was seeking a promotion, but was told that no promotions were available and would not be available to her at this job. Since then, she has become content with her job and her life and no longer seeks a promotion. Which term best describes her situation (according to Adlerfer's model)?
A)Satisfaction-progression
B)Self-actualization
C)Dis-satisfier
D)Frustration-regression

Question

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Adlerfer described a new phenomena where employees who are unable to reach a higher level (such as the growth need) eventually give up and become satisfied at the lower level (relatedness need).
Key Takeaway: Adlerfer's new revelation that in addition to seeking to move up the need hierarchy people can also become satisfied at the lower hierarchical levels is called frustration-regression. When a person is unable to progress to the next need level for a period of time, they will eventually give up and accept the position on the need hierarchy that they are currently at and stop trying to progress to the next level.

Erika Is an Assembly Line Worker in a Factory