Question

analyzing maslows hierarchy of needs: scenarios
read each of the following examples. in each scenario, a stage of maslows hierarchy of needs is being described. identify the stage that the person is currently in. give reasons to support your answer. be sure to use correct spelling and grammar in your response
scenario 1
jordan tried to listen to the teacher as she reviewed key concepts that would be on the test, but he couldnt concentrate. he knew he needed to pass this test or else he would end up in summer school. his mom would be so upset if that happened because money had been tight since she lost her job. jordan tried to refocus on the teacher but was soon interrupted by his growling belly. he couldnt remember the last time he had a good breakfast
scenario 2
this was it - her big debut. julia was both nervous and excited at the same time. she had practiced for months for opening night as the lead in this years musical. all her relatives and friends were in the audience. most of all she wanted to make her parents proud of her for all the time and money they spent getting her to dance lessons, recitals, and acting lessons. she wanted to shine tonight and show the world what she could do
scenario 3
matt carried the load of boxes into the store and started unpacking them to put the items on the shelves. he had been working at his dads electronics store for about a year. the business was doing okay, but he wanted to go to school to become a computer technician. his parents did not have the extra money for tuition. that meant that he would have to give up some of the money he had saved from working to pay for school. lately his dad had been having some heart problems, and matt was worried about leaving him without help

Explanation:

Scenario 1: Jordan is distracted by hunger (growling belly), which is a physiological need. He can't focus on the test as his body is signaling a basic need for food.
Scenario 2: Julia is nervous and excited about her big debut. She wants to shine and show what she can do in front of relatives, friends, and the audience. This indicates a need for esteem - she wants to be recognized and gain respect for her performance.
Scenario 3: Matt is worried about tuition money as his parents can't help. He has to give up some of his savings from working. This shows a safety need as he is concerned about his financial stability to pursue his goal of becoming a computer technician.

Answer:

Scenario 1: Physiological need (due to hunger affecting concentration).
Scenario 2: Esteem need (desire for recognition in performance).
Scenario 3: Safety need (concern over financial stability for education).