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Which of the following accurately describes a need?
Which of the following accurately describes a need?
- Something required for a safe and healthy life
- A deficiency that leads to dysfunction or death (correct)
- A social or societal requirement
- A want or desire
What distinguishes a need from a want?
What distinguishes a need from a want?
- A need leads to adverse outcomes, while a want does not (correct)
- A need is physical, while a want is psychological
- A need is subjective, while a want is objective
- A need is backed by purchasing power, while a want is not
Which of the following is an example of a basic need?
Which of the following is an example of a basic need?
- Belonging to a family unit
- Socialization
- Self-esteem
- Air (correct)
What is the concept of 'unmet need' related to?
What is the concept of 'unmet need' related to?
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What is a want?
What is a want?
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Study Notes
Understanding Needs and Wants
- A need is a requirement that is necessary for survival, safety, or well-being, and its non-fulfillment can have severe consequences.
Distinguishing Needs from Wants
- A need is distinguished from a want in that a need is essential, while a want is a desire that is not essential.
- Needs are typically universal, objective, and absolute, whereas wants are subjective, relative, and variable.
Basic Needs
- A basic need is a fundamental requirement necessary for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education.
- Examples of basic needs include physiological needs, safety needs, and love and belonging needs.
Unmet Needs
- The concept of unmet need is related to a situation where a person or group lacks access to a necessary resource, service, or opportunity, resulting in a deficiency or deprivation.
Wants
- A want is a desire or aspiration that is not essential for survival, safety, or well-being, and its non-fulfillment does not have severe consequences.
- Wants are often influenced by personal preferences, cultural norms, and social comparisons.
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