Needs vs Wants

A want is something we would like to have but could easily live without it.

• True

• False

Is this type of shelter a need or want?

• Need

• Want

Which of these is a need?

• clean air

• new jeans

• cool sneakers

• your favorite candy

Which of these is a want?

• food

• water

• shelter

• smartphone

Which is a want?

• A place to live (shelter)

• Oxygen

• Car

• Food

money for rent

• need

• want

a 3rd car

• need

• want

______ something you must have for survival.

• desires

• cravings

• needs

• wants

_________ something which is good to have, but not essential for survival.

• wants

• needs

• must have

• essentials

If needs are not met on time, the survival of a person is at stake whereas wants are something which a person is craving for, that does not challenge a person’s survival if not satisfied.

• True

• False