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Each of the following is a flaw with Maslow's hierarchy of needs EXCEPT:

a) Cultural variations in the hierarchy
b) Overemphasis on self-actualization
c) Lack of empirical support
d) Clear and distinct levels

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Final answer:

Option 'd) Clear and distinct levels' is not a flaw in Maslow's hierarchy of needs but rather a feature; it represents the structured progression from fundamental needs to the pursuit of self-actualization and beyond.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to identifying which option is not a flaw in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Among the options provided, 'a) Cultural variations in the hierarchy', 'b) Overemphasis on self-actualization', 'c) Lack of empirical support' are all recognized criticisms or limitations of Maslow's theory. However, 'd) Clear and distinct levels' is not a flaw but rather a feature of Maslow's model that describes the organization of needs from basic to higher-order. Maslow's hierarchy is well-known for its clear and distinct levels, from physiological needs at the base, through safety, love/belonging, esteem, and culminating in self-actualization at the top, with later additions including cognitive and aesthetic needs, as well as self-transcendence.

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