Question

Find the correct sequence of needs as given by Maslow in his Need Hierarchy Theory.
• [(A)] Belongingness needs
• [(B)] Safety and Security needs
• [(C)] Self-actualisation needs
• [(D)] Esteem needs Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. \((A),\ (B),\ (C),\ (D)\)
• B. \((A),\ (C),\ (B),\ (D)\)
• C. \((B),\ (A),\ (D),\ (C)\)
• D. \((C),\ (B),\ (D),\ (A)\)

Hint:

Maslow's hierarchy progresses from: \[ \text{Basic needs} \rightarrow \text{Higher psychological needs} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Abraham Maslow proposed the: \[ \text{Need Hierarchy Theory} \] According to this theory, human needs are arranged in a hierarchy from lower level to higher level. The sequence of needs is:
• Physiological needs
• Safety and Security needs
• Belongingness or Social needs
• Esteem needs
• Self-actualisation needs From the given options: \[ (B)\rightarrow(A)\rightarrow(D)\rightarrow(C) \] That is: \[ \text{Safety and Security} \rightarrow \text{Belongingness} \rightarrow \text{Esteem} \rightarrow \text{Self-actualisation} \] Option analysis:
• Option (A): Incorrect sequence
• Option (B): Incorrect sequence
• Option (C): Correct
• Option (D): Incorrect sequence Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]