Psychologyspeaking topic
Maslow's hierarchy of needs: is it really impossible to climb to the higher needs before the basic ones are met, or can a starving artist still create?
— Maslow, the hierarchy of needs
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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