Maslows Hierachy

Question 1

Purpose statement of Maslow’s hierarchy

Answer 1

Each step within the pyramid reflects a category of need: ranging from basic physiological needs at the bottom, to more complex needs of self-actualisation at the top. Needs at lower levels should be met in order to progress to the next level of the pyramid.

Question 2

State the 5 levels of Maslow’s hierarchy

Answer 2

Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self - Actualisation.

Question 3

State the needs at the physiological level

Answer 3

Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion.

Question 4

State the needs at the safety level

Answer 4

Security of body, of employment, of resources, of morality, of the family, of health, of property.

Question 5

State the needs at the Love/Belonging level

Answer 5

Friendship, family, sexual intimacy

Question 6

State the needs at the esteem level

Answer 6

Self - esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of and by others.

Question 7

State the needs at the self - actualisation level

Answer 7

morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts.