Bill has felt isolated and an "outsider" since coming to college for his freshman year. As a result, he decided to rush a fraternity and was very excited when he was selected to pledge. According to Maslow, Bill may be attempting to meet the need of _______________.
A) freedom
B) belongingness
C) transcendence
D) physiology

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that after fulfilling basic physiological needs, individuals strive to fulfill their need for belongingness and love, which includes feeling accepted by a group or community. Bill's desire to join a fraternity can be seen as an attempt to meet this need.

Bill Has Felt Isolated and an "Outsider" Since Coming to College