Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Quiz

Which of the following is at the very bottom (first level) of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

• Love and belonging

• Physiological needs

• Self-actualization

• Safety needs

Which of these is an example of a physiological need?

• Food and water

• Having good friends

• Feeling respected

• Going to college

Safety needs in Maslow’s hierarchy include which of the following?

• A sense of belonging

• Protection and stability

• Personal growth

• Earning respect

Wanting close relationships and friendships is part of which level of Maslow’s hierarchy?

• Safety

• Love and belonging

• Esteem

• Physiological

Which of these is an example of esteem needs?

• Feeling hungry

• Being recognized for your achievements

• Feeling safe at home

• Having a group of friends

What is the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy?

• Safety

• Esteem

• Love and belonging

• Self-actualization

A person working hard to reach their full potential is focusing on which level?

• Esteem

• Physiological

• Self-actualization

• Love and belonging

Why did Maslow arrange the needs in a pyramid shape?

• To show that all needs are equally important

• To show that lower needs must be met before higher ones

• To make it easier to draw in a textbook

• To show that safety is the top priority

If someone is struggling to afford food, which level of Maslow’s hierarchy are they most concerned with?

• Self-actualization

• Esteem

• Physiological

• Love and belonging

According to Maslow, what happens when a lower-level need is not met?

• The person skips it and goes to the next level

• The person can’t focus on higher-level needs

• The person still reaches self-actualization quickly

• The person is permanently stuck at that level