Nate wonders how his friend Jim can wake up at 5:00 AM every morning to swim laps before school. When he asks about it, Jim replies that he simply wants to realize his highest personal potential in swimming. According to Maslow's theory of motivation, Jim is satisfying:

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Jim's desire to realize his highest personal potential in swimming fits with Maslow's concept of self-actualization, the motivation to fulfill one's full potential and achieve personal growth. This need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, above physiological, safety, belongingness and love needs. Therefore, Choice D - the need for self-actualization - is the most appropriate answer.

Nate Wonders How His Friend Jim Can Wake Up at 5:00