Which of the following is true of Alderfer's ERG theory?
A) It states that when people experience need frustration, they focus upon a lower-level need.
B) It states that a person can be motivated by only one need from any given level at a time.
C) It states that needs which have already been satisfied are the strongest motivators.
D) It states that the need for self-actualization is more important than the need for affiliation.
E) It states that the need for personal growth is the lowest-level need.

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Alderfer agreed with Maslow that as lower-level needs become satisfied, a person seeks to satisfy higher-level needs. He suggested that when people experience need frustration or are unable to satisfy needs at a certain level, they will focus more intently on satisfying the needs at the next lower level in the hierarchy.

Which of the Following Is True of Alderfer's ERG Theory