Ernest has a high paying, low-stress job as a buyer at a warehouse facility. Most people are envious of Ernest, but he is not happy. Ernest would rather work in a park or forest where he could help the environment and preserve nature, because that is more important to him than his high salary. Ernest's longing to work with nature is a ________ need.
A) control
B) self-regard
C) relatedness
D) responsibility
E) self-actualization

Question

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The need for meaning (self-actualization) is the need to perform tasks that one cares about and that appeal to one's ideals and sense of purpose.

Ernest Has a High Paying, Low-Stress Job as a Buyer