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.

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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

Answer 1

The correct response 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.

According to developmental theory, the formation of secure attachments during childhood is crucial for healthy development. Love, in the form of contact comfort and emotional support, provides a sense of safety and security for individuals. Without this opportunity for love and attachment, individuals may struggle with forming relationships, experience difficulties in daily life, and may not thrive physically or emotionally. Therefore, this response best supports Maslow's assertion that love is a need essential to survival.