Quiz on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy, which needs must typically be met before a person can focus on higher-level needs?

• Esteem needs

• Self-actualization needs

• Physiological needs

• Cognitive needs

Which of the following is NOT one of the five levels in Maslow's original hierarchy of needs?

• Safety needs

• Love and belongingness needs

• Financial needs

• Physiological needs

What percentage of people did Maslow estimate would reach self-actualization?

• 25%

• 10%

• 5%

• 2%

Which of these is an example of a "growth need" rather than a "deficiency need"?

• The need for food

• The need for safety

• The need for self-actualization

• The need for sleep

How might Maslow's hierarchy apply in a classroom setting?

• Students must have their basic needs met before they can focus on learning

• Only the smartest students can reach self-actualization

• Teachers should focus solely on academic needs

• Lower-level needs are not important in education

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-actualized people, according to Maslow?

• They accept themselves and others for what they are

• They have a strong need for privacy

• They always follow societal norms

• They have a good sense of humor

How did later research by Tay and Diener (2011) modify our understanding of Maslow's theory?

• It proved the theory was completely wrong

• It showed needs don't have to be fulfilled in a strict order

In the context of workplace motivation, which level of Maslow's hierarchy might be addressed by offering job security and stable working conditions?

• a) Physiological needs

• b) Safety needs

• c) Esteem needs

• d) Self-actualization needs

What is a potential criticism of Maslow's research methodology?

• a) He used too large a sample size

• b) His sample was biased towards educated white males

• c) He only studied children

• d) He relied too heavily on quantitative data

How might a nurse apply Maslow's theory when caring for patients?

• a) By focusing only on physical needs

• b) By ignoring higher-level needs entirely

• c) By addressing a range of needs from physical to emotional

• d) By prioritizing self-actualization for all patients