Final answer:
True, ERG Theory is said to explain human motivation better compared to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs due to its adaptability and recognition of simultaneous needs motivation. option a.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that ERG Theory explains human motivation somewhat better than Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is considered true. The ERG Theory, proposed by Clayton Alderfer, is a revision of Maslow's theory and condenses his five levels of needs into three categories: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, hence the acronym ERG. One advantage of ERG Theory over Maslow's is its flexibility; it acknowledges that people can be motivated by multiple needs at the same time, contrary to the strict hierarchical progression advocated by Maslow. It also recognizes that if a higher-level need remains unfulfilled, the individual may regress to lower-level needs that appear easier to satisfy, known as the 'frustration-regression' principle.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a well-known theory that outlines a progression starting from basic physiological needs to the need for self-actualization. Maslow proposed that these needs must be satisfied in order before one can move onto higher levels of needs. His theory contributed significantly to the humanistic approach in psychology, which emphasizes the potential for self-directed growth and personal fulfillment.