The __________ of ERG theory holds that an already satisfied, lower-level need becomes reactivated and can influence behavior when a higher-level need cannot be satisfied.

Frustration-Regression

A psychological phenomenon where individuals facing obstacles or frustration regress to earlier behaviors to cope.

ERG Theory

A theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, as a modification of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Lower-Level Need

A category of basic physiological or safety needs in a hierarchy that must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-level needs.