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Questions 1-20: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
1. A foundational theory in motivation and human development was proposed
by which psychologist in 1943?
• A) Jean Piaget
• B) Abraham Maslow
• C) Lev Vygotsky
• D) B.F. Skinner
Answer: B) Abraham Maslow
Rationale: Abraham Maslow proposed his Hierarchy of Needs theory in 1943. This
theory suggests that individuals must satisfy basic needs before they can reach
their full potential. Piaget is known for cognitive development, Vygotsky for
sociocultural theory, and Skinner for behaviorism.
2. According to Maslow's theory, what is the primary premise regarding
human motivation?
• A) Individuals are primarily motivated by external rewards
• B) Individuals must satisfy basic needs sequentially before reaching their
potential
• C) Individuals are motivated by unconscious desires
, • D) Individuals learn primarily through observation of others
Answer: B) Individuals must satisfy basic needs sequentially before reaching
their potential
Rationale: The main idea of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is that individuals must
satisfy a basic series of needs before they can reach their potential. This
progression goes from physiological needs to self-actualization. External rewards
(A) relate to behaviorism, unconscious desires (C) to psychoanalysis, and
observation (D) to social learning theory.
3. Which needs are classified as "deficiency needs" in Maslow's hierarchy?
• A) Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization, Transcendence
• B) Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem
• C) Cognitive, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem
• D) Physiological, Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization
Answer: B) Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem
Rationale: Maslow's deficiency needs include Physiological, Safety, Love and
Belonging, and Esteem needs. These are considered basic needs that must be met
before higher-level growth needs can be pursued. Growth needs (A) include
Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization, and Transcendence.
4. Maslow's growth needs include all of the following EXCEPT:
• A) Cognitive
• B) Esteem
• C) Aesthetic
• D) Self-Actualization
Answer: B) Esteem
,Rationale: Esteem is classified as a deficiency need, not a growth need, in
Maslow's hierarchy. Growth needs include Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization,
and Transcendence. Esteem must be satisfied before an individual can pursue
growth needs.
5. Which need is foundational at the base of Maslow's Hierarchy?
• A) Esteem
• B) Safety
• C) Physiological
• D) Love and Belonging
Answer: C) Physiological
Rationale: Physiological needs (food, water, shelter, sleep) form the foundation of
Maslow's hierarchy. These biological needs must be met before individuals can
focus on safety needs (B), love and belonging (D), or esteem (A).
6. A student who feels unsafe in their neighborhood and fears for their
personal security is struggling with which level of Maslow's hierarchy?
• A) Physiological needs
• B) Safety needs
• C) Love and belonging needs
• D) Esteem needs
Answer: B) Safety needs
Rationale: Safety needs include protection from the elements, law and order,
financial security, and freedom from fear. A student who feels unsafe due to
neighborhood conditions is struggling with this level. Physiological needs (A)
relate to survival basics, love and belonging (C) to relationships, and esteem (D) to
respect and achievement.
, 7. According to Maslow's theory, the need for interpersonal relationships,
friendships, and being part of a group falls under:
• A) Safety needs
• B) Esteem needs
• C) Love and belonging needs
• D) Cognitive needs
Answer: C) Love and belonging needs
Rationale: Love and belonging needs encompass interpersonal relationships,
friendships, intimacy, and being part of a group. Safety needs (A) focus on
protection and security, esteem needs (B) on respect and achievement, and
cognitive needs (D) on curiosity and knowledge.
8. Self-respect, respect from others, achievement, and status are associated
with which level of Maslow's hierarchy?
• A) Love and belonging
• B) Esteem
• C) Self-actualization
• D) Safety
Answer: B) Esteem
Rationale: Esteem needs include self-respect, respect from others, achievement,
and prestige. This level comes after love and belonging needs are satisfied. Love
and belonging (A) focuses on relationships, self-actualization (C) on personal
growth, and safety (D) on protection and security.
9. A student who is curious and seeks to explore new topics is demonstrating
which type of need?