How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have?

How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have?

• A. Five
• B. Four
• C. Six
• D. Three

Answer: (A)

Maslow's hierarchy is traditionally taught with five levels, organized as a pyramid of needs. From bottom to top: physiological needs (food, water, shelter), safety needs (security, stability), love and belonging needs (relationships, social connection), esteem needs (respect, recognition, self-esteem), and self-actualization (fulfilling potential and personal growth). The idea is that people tend to focus on the lower-level needs before higher-level ones become the driving force. Some later interpretations add cognitive and aesthetic needs or even self-transcendence, which can create a six- or expanded-version model, but the standard, widely taught version has five levels.

Maslow's hierarchy is traditionally taught with five levels, organized as a pyramid of needs. From bottom to top: physiological needs (food, water, shelter), safety needs (security, stability), love and belonging needs (relationships, social connection), esteem needs (respect, recognition, self-esteem), and self-actualization (fulfilling potential and personal growth). The idea is that people tend to focus on the lower-level needs before higher-level ones become the driving force. Some later interpretations add cognitive and aesthetic needs or even self-transcendence, which can create a six- or expanded-version model, but the standard, widely taught version has five levels.