23 Questions
What is the term often used to refer to the combination of safety and physiological needs?
Basic needs
What is the primary motivation behind the third level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
The natural instinct of humans to interact
What is the outcome when an individual's social needs are not met?
Feeling of loneliness and depression
What is the primary focus of the fourth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
The need for appreciation and respect
What are the two categories of esteem needs?
Self-esteem and respect
What is the outcome when an individual's esteem needs are not met?
Feeling unimportant, less confident and inferior
What is the main focus of the first two levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Safety and physiological needs
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs involves romantic relationships and connections to family and friends?
Love and belonging needs
What is the primary motivation at the physiological needs level?
Instinct to survive
What happens if a person fails to meet their physiological needs?
Their body will not be able to function properly
What is the ultimate goal of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
To reach the self-actualization level
What type of needs involve the desire for order, predictability, and control?
Safety needs
What is an example of an action motivated by safety needs?
Moving to a safer neighborhood
What is the level of needs that people strive for once their physiological needs are met?
Safety needs
What is the result when safety needs are not met?
Fear and anxiety
What is a characteristic of physiological needs?
They are considered the most essential
What is the term used to describe the needs at the top of Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualization needs
What type of needs arise due to deprivation, according to Maslow?
Deficiency needs
What is the characteristic of self-actualizing people, according to Maslow?
They are concerned with personal growth and less concerned with the opinions of others
Which of the following needs is more important than the need for love, according to Maslow?
Need for self-esteem
What is the main criticism of Maslow's theory?
The theory is difficult to test
What is the term used to describe the needs that arise from a desire to grow as a person, according to Maslow?
Growth needs
What is the main difference between deficiency needs and growth needs, according to Maslow?
Deficiency needs arise from a lack of something, while growth needs arise from a desire to grow
Study Notes
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Together, physiological and safety needs make up the "basic needs"
- Physiological needs are the most basic and essential for physical survival
- Examples: air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sleep, and health
- Motivation comes from the instinct to survive
- Safety needs involve the desire for a safe and secure environment
- Examples: emotional security, financial security, law and order, health, and freedom from fear
- Actions motivated by safety needs include finding a job, obtaining health insurance, healthcare, and moving to a safer neighborhood
- When these needs are not met, the individual feels fear and anxiety
Love and Belonging Needs
- This is the third level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- Involves the need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance
- Includes feeling loved and feeling love towards others
- Motivated by the natural instinct of humans to interact
- Includes romantic relationships, connections to family and friends, and feeling part of a social group
- When these needs are not met, the individual feels lonely and depressed
Esteem Needs
- At the fourth level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- Involves the need for appreciation and respect
- Includes feelings of accomplishment and prestige
- Categories of esteem needs: self-esteem (feeling confident and good about oneself) and respect (feeling valued by others)
- When esteem needs are not met, the individual may feel unimportant, less confident, and develop a feeling of inferiority
Self-Actualization Needs
- At the very peak of Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- Involves the need to fulfill one's full potential as a human being
- Self-actualizing people are self-aware, concerned with personal growth, and less concerned with the opinions of others
- Can only be met once all other needs are satisfied
Types of Needs on Maslow's Pyramid
- Deficiency needs: physiological, security, social, and esteem needs that arise due to deprivation
- Growth needs: self-actualization needs that stem from a desire to grow as a person
This quiz covers the basic and safety needs in Maslow's hierarchy, which includes physiological and love and belonging needs.
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