Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow's Hierarchy.

"I'm starving."

• physiological

• safety

• love and belonging

• esteem

Answer explanation

Food, water and air are basic human physiological needs for survival.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow's Hierarchy.

"Please lock the door."

• physiological

• safety

• esteem

• self-actualization

Answer explanation

Locking the door provides safety and protection against fear or harm.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow's Hierarchy.

"I hope I won't get fired for that mistake."

• physiological

• safety

• love and belonging

• self-actualization

Answer explanation

Safety includes financial security (usually through employment).

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"The Olympic team won gold in their sporting event."

• safety

• esteem

• self-actualization

• love and belonging

Answer explanation

They have worked relentlessly to become a top athlete. They have reached self-actualization.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"I wish they would invite me to go to lunch."

• physiological

• self-actualization

• safety

• love and belonging

Answer explanation

The need for belonging and acceptance falls in the Love and Belonging/Social level of Maslow's Pyramid.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"I hope my grades are high enough to earn honor roll."

• physiological

• esteem

• safety

• self-actualization

Answer explanation

Esteem can be the need for status and recognition.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"My family accepts me just as I am."

• physiological

• safety

• love and belonging

• self-actualization

Answer explanation

Love and Belonging includes the need to love and be loved, to belong and feel accepted.

This one could also be Esteem as esteem refers to the normal human desire to be accepted and valued by others.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"Be all that you can be."

• safety

• esteem

• love and belonging

• self-actualization

Answer explanation

Self-actualization is the idea that each person has a basic need to reach their full potential.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"I got the lead role in the school musical!"

• safety

• esteem

• love and belonging

• self-actualization

Answer explanation

Esteem can be the need for status, recognition, fame and attention.

Match the need to the correct level of Maslow’s Pyramid.

"I slept like a rock last night!"

• physiological

• esteem

• self-actualization

• love and belonging

Answer explanation

Sleep is a basic physiological human need.