Maslow's Hierarchy and Classical/Operant Conditioning Test

Which of the following is the correct order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, starting from the bottom of the pyramid?

• Love/Belonging → Safety → Basic (Physiological) → Esteem → Self-Actualization

• Basic (Physiological) → Safety → Love/Belonging → Esteem → Self-Actualization

• Safety → Basic (Physiological) → Love/Belonging → Esteem → Self-Actualization

• Basic (Physiological) → Love/Belonging → Esteem → Safety → Self-Actualization

Which need is at the base of Maslow’s pyramid?

• Safety

• Esteem

• Basic (Physiological)

• Self-Actualization

A student works hard in school so she can get into a good college and eventually achieve her dream career. This best represents:

• Safety Needs

• Esteem Needs

• Self-Actualization

• Love/Belonging

Wanting to have close friends and feel accepted by others falls under which category?

• Love/Belonging

• Esteem

• Safety

• Self-Actualization

Which of the following is an example of an Esteem need?

• Having food and water

• Owning a home for protection

• Being respected by peers

• Developing creativity and purpose

The need to develop your fullest potential and achieve personal growth is called:

• Self-Esteem

• Self-Actualization

• Safety

• Love/Belonging

Which of the following best represents a Safety need?

• A family buying health insurance

• A child wanting friends at school

• An artist painting to express herself

• An athlete winning an award

If a person is homeless and hungry, which needs must be met first according to Maslow?

• Esteem

• Basic (Physiological)

• Love/Belonging

• Safety

A musician who is already famous but continues to create new songs for personal fulfillment is meeting which need?

• Esteem

• Safety

• Self-Actualization

• Love/Belonging

Which of these situations shows a conflict between needs?

• Choosing between buying groceries or paying for college tuition

• Deciding which career is most rewarding

• Picking between two fun hobbies

• Choosing which vacation spot to visit