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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which need is the "base" of the triangle?

a)

Safety

b)

Esteem

c)

Physiological

d)

Self-Actualization

2.

Which need is the "peak" of the triangle?

a)

Esteem

b)

Self-Actualization

c)

Physiological

d)

Love

3.

Which of the following describes physiological needs?

a)

being a friend to someone

b)

loving somone

c)

food, water, oxygen, shelter

d)

reaching your potential

4.

Why did Maslow put the part of the triangle called "Love/Belongingness" in the middle of the triangle?

a)

Because he wanted to

b)

Because your heart is in the middle of your body and he knew a heart represented love

c)

Because he loved someone

5.

Billy did not get any sleep last night and as a result, did poorly in school. Which need did Billy not get?

a)

Physiological

b)

Esteem

c)

Love

d)

Safety

6.

Can you make it to the "peak" of the triangle without having the first 4 needs met?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Which answer best describes Safety needs?

a)

Feeling loved

b)

Having a friend

c)

Feeling secure from harm

d)

Feeling confidence in yourself

8.

Which of the following best describes Self-Actualization?

a)

being confident

b)

reaching your full potential

c)

not being anxious

d)

Feeling happy

9.

Respect and approval falls under what level of Maslow’s Hierarchy?

a)

Love

b)

Esteem

c)

Physiological

d)

Belongingness

10.

Does being a millionaire put someone in a higher level than having an average income?

a)

Yes

b)

Maybe

c)

No. If they both have their basic needs met, money does not necessarily mean you have love and affection

d)

Who knows?

11.

Which need do you need to have in order to survive?

a)

Esteem

b)

Self-Actualization

c)

Love

d)

Physiological

12.

Which need is the hardest to get?

a)

Physiological

b)

Esteem

c)

Self-Actualization

d)

Love

13.

Which need involves having confidence in yourself to do things?

a)

Esteem

b)

Self-Actualization

c)

Love

d)

Safety

14.

How many needs do you have to meet in order to get to the "peak"

a)

2

b)

3

c)

1

d)

4

15.

What is the difference in wants and needs?

a)

Needs are what we have to have; necessary things and wants are things we wish to get

b)

Needs are things we wish to get and wants are what we have to have to survive

c)

Both are the same

d)

Wants are more important than needs