Needs and wants

A (a)   is something which is essential for the successful growth and development of an individual.

A (a)   is something which individuals can reasonably do without.

A wheelchair for the disabled and medicine for the sick are examples of (a)  

Physiological needs are

(a)  

Mother has a limited sum of money to spend in one of four possible ways. If you were Mother, what would be your choice?

• Buying food for the family

• Sending Kim to the cinema

• Buying another dress for Jean

• Sending Tom to a football match

Suppose you have studied harder than usual and you succeeded in coming at the top of the class. What need are you fulfilling?

• Achievement

• Belonging

• Independence

• Love

The Scott family decides to set up a kitchen garden growing fruits and vegetables they enjoy eating. The Scott family is most likely to save money on

• kitchen appliances
• grocery expenses on fruits and vegetables
• furniture for the garden
• decorative plants

Tom gets an increase in salary and buys designer clothes and a swimming pool in the back yard. Which factor most likely influenced his wants.

• Losing his job
• Increase in salary
• Winning the lottery
• Starting a new hobby