When jeri tries to persuade listeners to take action against a corporation that is polluting her community's waterways because the pollutants in the water have been linked to an increased risk of cancer; she is appealing to listeners' needs?

The correct answer is 'security and safety' needs. This follows a principle of effective persuasive speech: the principle that basic needs must be satisfied before higher-leveled needs. Safety and security are regarded as basic needs that are non-negotiable for society.

The correct answer is  b)