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Using your prior knowledge about developmental theory as a guide, which of the following best supports Maslow’s assertion that love is a need that is essential to survival.
(1 point)
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Love, or the lack of love in childhood, is essential to uncovering repressed feelings and motivations
Love, or the lack of love in childhood, is essential to uncovering repressed feelings and motivations

People need a high IQ in order to understand and properly navigate daily life and love relationships
People need a high IQ in order to understand and properly navigate daily life and love relationships

Without the opportunity for “love” in the form of contact comfort, people are unable to form attachments, often lead difficult, maladaptive lives, and sometimes fail to thrive at all
Without the opportunity for “love” in the form of contact comfort, people are unable to form attachments, often lead difficult, maladaptive lives, and sometimes fail to thrive at all

This is an incorrect assertion since the feeling of love is not one that can be observed
This is an incorrect assertion since the feeling of love is not one that can be observed

Answer 1

The response that best supports Maslow’s assertion that love is a need that is essential to survival is:

"Without the opportunity for 'love' in the form of contact comfort, people are unable to form attachments, often lead difficult, maladaptive lives, and sometimes fail to thrive at all."

This statement aligns with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, emphasizing the importance of love and social connections for emotional and psychological well-being, which is crucial for survival and development.