A Religious Person Who Has Taken a Vow of Celibacy

Multiple Choice

A religious person who has taken a vow of celibacy would not necessarily agree that physiological needs must be satisfied before self-actualization needs are addressed. What does this example say about Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A) The theory is wrong.
B) The theory is accurate for higher needs, but doesn't seem to account well for more basic needs.
C) The hierarchy is often culture-bound.
D) Psychogenic needs overwhelm biogenic needs.