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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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Test your understanding of needs versus wants in this insightful quiz. Explore the difference between essential requirements for survival and mere desires. Challenge your knowledge on how needs and wants impact our daily lives and decision-making processes. Discover the importance of prioritizing needs over wants for a balanced and fulfilling life.
