In a speech at a research conference, a computer expert stated that shopping centers would become obsolete in the future. He believed that because everything could be bought online and delivered directly to the home of a customer, there would be no need for physical shopping areas in the future. A psychologist who spoke next disagreed and stated that this concept of the future violated a basic human need. What need did the computer expert ignore, according to the psychologist?
A) need for power
B) need for uniqueness
C) need for affiliation
D) need for safety

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The psychologist disagreed with the computer expert's prediction because it violated a basic human need for affiliation or social interaction. Shopping centers provide a physical space for people to gather, socialize and interact with others, which is an important aspect of human life that cannot be easily replaced by online shopping.

In a Speech at a Research Conference, a Computer Expert