Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Question 1

Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 1

Abraham Maslow

Question 2

When was the Hierarchy of Needs developed?

Answer 2

1943

Question 3

What is the structure of the Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 3

A pyramid with five levels or tiers (originally)

Question 4

What is the core idea of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 4

People are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to higher-level needs

Question 5

What is the sequence of Maslow’s five original needs from lowest to highest?

Answer 5

1. Physiological
2. Safety/Security
3. Love/Social Belonging
4. Esteem
5. Self-Actualization

Question 6

What are the Physiological Needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 6

Air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction

Question 7

What are the Safety/Security Needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 7

Personal security, employment, resources, health, property

Question 8

What are the Love/Social Belonging Needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 8

Friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection

Question 9

What are the Esteem Needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 9

Respect, self-esteem, status, recognition, freedom

Question 10

What are the Self-Actualization Needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 10

Reaching one’s full potential, pursuing personal growth, creativity, and meaning

Question 11

What is the core assumption behind the Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 11

Lower needs must be reasonably satisfied before higher needs can significantly motivate behavior

Question 12

Why is Maslow’s theory considered important in psychology?

Answer 12

It shifted focus toward positive human potential rather than dysfunction — a foundation for humanistic psychology