Question

    Refer to the following information to answer the next 4 questions To better understand what motivates human beings,  a famous American psychologist proposed that human needs can be organized into a hierarchy. It is one of the most popular theories on motivation that explains that humans are highly motivated to fulfill their needs, which is based on hierarchical order that starts with the most basic needs and subsequently moves on to higher levels. The main goal of this need hierarchy theory is to attain the highest position or the last of the needs. According to the theory, when a lower need is met, the next need on the hierarchy becomes our focus of attention.

    What is the lowest level of need as per the hierarchy given in this theory?

    A Safety needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Physiological needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Self-actualization needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Love and social belonging needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Esteem needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Physiological needs are the first and categorized as the lowest level of need as per the hierarchy given by Maslow. These most basic human survival needs include food and water, sufficient rest, clothing and shelter, overall health, and reproduction. Maslow states that these basic physiological needs must be addressed before humans move on to the next level of fulfillment.

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