According to maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a lower-order need? a) socialb) safetyc) esteemd) self-actualizatione) recognition

The answer is: B. Safety

Here are the list of of Maslow's hierarchy of needs from the lowest to highest order:

Physiological needs - Safety - Love/Belonging - Self Esteem -Actualization.

According to Maslow, most people would focus on fulfilling the needs on the lowest order before they turn their attention to pursue the needs on higher order. The needs on lower order  (physiological and safety) tend to be the most prioritized because it can heavily influence our life/death.

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.

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