As part of his job, Keith was asked to relocate to a country far away from his home country. He has been feeling lonely ever since. As he is unable to adjust with the local language, people, and food, he requests his supervisor to transfer him back to his home country. In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this scenario best illustrates Keith's _____.
A) belongingness needs
B) self-actualization needs
C) esteem needs
D) safety needs

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Keith's feelings of loneliness and difficulty in adjusting to the new environment indicate a lack of social connections and belonging, which are part of the belongingness needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

As Part of His Job, Keith Was Asked to Relocate