The belief that individuals must first fulfill their most basic needs before focusing on higher needs is related to __________.

The idea that people address basic needs, such as food and safety, before higher needs, such as belonging and self-fulfillment, is Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Therefore, the correct choice is hierarchy of needs. Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation describe reasons for acting, while expectancy theory concerns how people’s expectations influence motivation.

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