The deficit principle states that $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Question $3$ options:

people at work rationally consider opportunities made available to them and do whatever is necessary to achieve the greatest personal and monetary gain

a need is activated only when the next$-$lower$-$level need is satisfied

a satisfied need is not a motivator of behaviour

people are willing to work, like responsibility, and are self$-$directed and creative

people dislike work, lack ambition, act irresponsibly, and prefer to be led