Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Based on what you learned today, which of the following is true:

• All human behavior follows the same pattern.

• There are no exceptions to Maslow’s theory.

• You have reached self-actualization if you have a stable job and income.

• Some people never reach self-actualization.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the idea of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

• As people get older, they get better and better at assessing their needs and providing for themselves and others.

• A person can not achieve a meaningful life until his or her basic needs are met.

• Once a person’s basic needs are met, they begin to focus on achieving needs that are increasingly psychological (emotional) in nature.

• All human beings are social creatures and thrive in orderly, lawful environments that protect their health and safety.

True or false: According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a student who doesn’t eat a nourishing lunch will likely do poorly in school.

• True

• False

Before "belonging" needs can be met which of the following must be met first?

• Esteem

• Self-actualization

• Physiological

• None of these, belonging is first.

True or false: the big idea behind Maslow's hierarchy of needs is that people must have lower level needs met before they can pursue needs at higher levels.

• True

• False