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dakota nelson · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, which of the following needs is included in the most basic level of human needs?

A) The need for respect
B) The need for affiliation
C) The need for love
D) The need for food
E) The need for appreciation

Question 2

When writing an appeal letter to solicit funds, praising the audience for their past donations, and emphasizing how their contribution is needed now more than ever, will appeal to the audience's _____

A) sense of self-esteem
B) quest for self-actualization
C) need for love
D) desire for safety
E) requirement for belonging

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, at the basic level of the common set of needs are physiological needs of food, clothing, and shelter. Once those needs are met people will seek to meet increasingly higher levels of need, like the need for love and belonging.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Advertisers routinely appeal to the higher levels of needs as part of their persuasive strategies. Advertisements for charities often appeal to the increase in audience self-esteem that will result from the good works enabled by the donation.