4.1.1—Need theories

4.1.1 Need theories.

• Maslow's hierarchy of needs including five needs, including a study, e.g. Saeednia (2011).
• McClelland's theory of achievement motivation including need for achievement, affiliation and power.
• Relevant issues and debates and methodology for this topic include: application to everyday life, individual and situational explanations, cultural differences, determinism versus free-will, validity.

This matters because —need theories determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply —need theories to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: —Need theories is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.