Asked by armando

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

Brian longs to play with the other children in his class, but they don't seem to want to play with him. He spends most recesses playing alone in the sandbox, wishing a classmate would join him.

Based on this information, Abraham Maslow would claim that Brian is likely preoccupied with his need for __________.

A.
self-actualization
B.
belongingness
C.
safety
D.
esteem

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. belongingness

Brian's desire to play with classmates and feel accepted reflects Maslow's belongingness (social) needs for friendship, love, and inclusion.