Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Quiz

Who introduced the concept of the hierarchy of needs?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Rogers

• Abraham Maslow

What is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Physiological needs

• Esteem needs

• Safety needs

• Self-actualization

Which of the following is NOT a physiological need according to Maslow?

• Breathing

• Food

• Water

• Financial security

What type of needs are 'love and belonging' according to Maslow?

• Deficiency needs

• Growth needs

• Psychological needs

• Basic needs

Which of the following is an example of a safety need?

• Self-esteem

• Health and wellness

• Personal growth

• Friendships

What did Maslow believe people have an inborn desire to be?

• Financially secure

• Self-actualized

• Loved and accepted

• Respected by others

Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's theory?

• It focuses too much on abnormal behavior

• It is difficult to test scientifically

• It ignores the importance of self-actualization

• It only applies to Western cultures

In the expanded hierarchy of needs, which need centers on knowledge?

• Aesthetic needs

• Cognitive needs

• Esteem needs

• Transcendence needs