Maslow's hierarchy of needs
According to Maslow, which needs must be largely met before a person focuses on love and belonging?
Answer A: explanation for every choice
A
Correct. The hierarchy runs physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, then self-actualization.
B
Esteem needs come after love and belonging.
C
Self-actualization is at the top of the hierarchy.
D
Cognitive and aesthetic needs were added in later versions, above esteem.
TakeawayPhysiological → safety → belonging → esteem → self-actualization.
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