Imagine a neighborhood in which a hurricane has caused extensive flooding. many of the residents have had their homes damaged or destroyed. at the time, however, the material loss is unimportant as the residents think only of escaping the flood. maslow would say this is because the residents’ needs are threatened.
a) phsiological
b) esteem
c) safety and security
d) self actualization

C) Safety and security

Explanation:

In the situation of extensive flood or any tremendous calamity, the survival instinct in humans begin to operate. When survival is stake one would obviously saves ones life first rather than property and belongings.  First of all the residents would try for the Safety and security of them and their  loved ones.

In Maslow's Hierarchy of needs,  Safety and security is very more priority than love and belongings.

i would say the answer is food.

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