Question

Although betsy lives in a state where carrying concealed weapons is legal, she wants to persuade her listeners that stricter handgun legislation should be passed. in order to do so, she recounts emotional stories about victims of handgun violence. she also emphasizes that anyone can become a victim of handgun violence, including children. according to maslow, which need is she addressing?

Answer 1

In this case, she is addressing the needs of: safety
According to maslow, humans' need for safety will dominate our brain as soon as our basic needs (food, clothes, and shelter). are met. 
It's a part of human attempt to create control that repel all the threats from the world that we can't predict.