Question

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is situated directly above 'Safety Needs'?

• A. Physiological Needs
• B. Social Needs (Love and Belongingness)
• C. Esteem Needs
• D. Self-Actualization Needs

Hint:

Maslow's hierarchy from lowest to highest: \[ \textbf{Physiological → Safety → Social → Esteem → Self-Actualization} \] Memory trick: \[ \textbf{P S S E S} \]

• P – Physiological
• S – Safety
• S – Social
• E – Esteem
• S – Self-Actualization

Remember: \textbf{Social Needs come immediately after Safety Needs}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory proposed by the psychologist Abraham Maslow. It explains human motivation in terms of a hierarchy of needs arranged from the most basic needs to higher-level psychological needs. Maslow suggested that individuals must satisfy lower-level needs before progressing to higher-level needs. These needs are usually represented in the form of a pyramid with five levels. The five levels of Maslow's hierarchy are:

• Physiological Needs – Basic survival needs such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.
• Safety Needs – Security, protection, stability, and freedom from fear.
• Social Needs (Love and Belongingness) – Friendship, affection, family relationships, and a sense of belonging.
• Esteem Needs – Self-respect, recognition, status, and achievement.
• Self-Actualization Needs – Realizing one's full potential, creativity, and personal growth.

Thus, in the hierarchy, Social Needs come immediately after Safety Needs.
Step 1: Identify the position of Safety Needs.

In Maslow's hierarchy, Safety Needs are the second level of the pyramid.
Step 2: Determine the need directly above Safety Needs.

The level immediately above Safety Needs is the third level, which is Social Needs (also called Love and Belongingness Needs).
Step 3: Analyze the options.

• Option (A): Physiological Needs — These are the lowest level of needs.
• Option (B): Social Needs — Correct; these come directly above Safety Needs.
• Option (C): Esteem Needs — These come after Social Needs.
• Option (D): Self-Actualization Needs — These are the highest level in the hierarchy.

Step 4: Selecting the correct answer.
\[ \boxed{\text{Social Needs (Love and Belongingness)}} \]