_____ is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
1) physical needs
2)safety
3)esteem
4)self-actualization
I think #4 but all are important.
Thanks
Yes, you're right.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
All are important, but the idea is that without physiological needs being met, there cannot be safety. And without safety needs being met, there cannot be love and belonging. Etc.
This is the basis for understanding why (for example) school-age children cannot concentrate on schoolwork if their basic (food, water, housing, clothing, safety) needs aren't being met.
awww thanks jamie that was so nice but THAT STILL DOESN'T GIVE US THE ANSWERRRRRR!!!!
It's D
It's self actualization if yours doesn't show as D
You are correct! Self-actualization is indeed at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. However, as you rightly mentioned, all the other needs are important as well. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that suggests humans have different levels of needs, and they must fulfill the lower-level needs before moving on to the higher ones.
The hierarchy consists of five levels:
1) Physiological needs: These are the most basic needs required for survival, such as food, water, air, shelter, and other bodily requirements.
2) Safety needs: Once physiological needs are met, individuals strive for security and safety, both physically and emotionally. This can include protection from harm, stable living environment, employment security, and financial resources.
3) Love and belongingness needs: Once safety needs are satisfied, people seek social connections, intimate relationships, friendship, and a sense of belonging within a community or group.
4) Esteem needs: After fulfilling the need for belongingness, individuals desire to be recognized for their achievements, to gain respect and admiration from others, and to feel a sense of self-worth.
5) Self-actualization needs: Finally, at the top of the hierarchy, self-actualization represents the desire to achieve one's full potential, to strive for personal growth, and to fulfill individual goals and aspirations.
It's important to note that while self-actualization is at the pinnacle of the hierarchy, individuals may have different priorities and may move up and down the levels depending on their circumstances and needs at any given time.