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Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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How would a societal event (war, natural disaster, etc.) impact one's needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

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A societal event would greatly impact one's needs in Maslow's Hierarchy. For example, if there a natural disaster, a scarcity of food is present, lives are lost, and a lack of safety due to everyone's need to survive. A person would immediately become distressed ...

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