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Which of these is NOT a category of needs identified by Maslow?

a. Self-actualization
b. Safety
c. Power
d. Belongingness/love
e. Esteem

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Final answer:

The category not part of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is 'c. Power'. Maslow's theory includes physiological, safety, belongingness/love, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The category of needs identified by Maslow that is NOT part of his hierarchy is c. Power. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs consists of the following levels: physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness/love needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization at the top. While cognitive and aesthetic needs are sometimes included between esteem and self-actualization, and self-transcendence is sometimes considered above self-actualization, power is not typically recognized as a category within Maslow's framework.

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