Martha, a First Grade Teacher, Is Concerned About Her Student

Multiple Choice

Martha, a first grade teacher, is concerned about her student, Marvin. She knows that 6-year-old Marvin has the potential to learn, but he always comes to school hungry and without a coat, even in the coldest months. According to Maslow, why is Marvin in danger of failing? ​

A) He is showing signs of neglect; thus, he likely lives in an environment void of enrichment.
B) He will eventually feel like a social outcast and rebel against conventional societal norms.
C) He will have impaired brain development due to the lack of appropriate physiological and psychological care.
D) He will have little to no motivation to learn at school if his most basic needs are not met.