Maslow's motivational theory of a hierarchy of needs:
A) states that higher needs take precedence over lower needs.
B) has not been well supported by empirical research.
C) explained personal goals but wasn't useful in regard to work goals.
D) was widely discredited because it was too pessimistic.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs has not been well supported by empirical research, as studies have shown that the order of needs may not be as rigid as Maslow proposed.

Maslow's Motivational Theory of a Hierarchy of Needs