The Basics
Types of Needs
Miscellaneous
100

Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs theory?

Abraham Maslow

100

Give one example of a physiological need.

Food, water, or shelter

100

Name one example of a safety need.

Job security, health, or protection from danger

200

In what year did Maslow first propose his theory?

1943

200

Why are physiological needs placed at the bottom of the pyramid?

They are essential for survival.

200

What level comes right before safety needs?

Physiological needs

300

What shape is commonly used to represent Maslow’s Hierarchy?

A pyramid

300

Which need would come first: food or friendship?

Food

300

What is an example of an organization that uses this theory?

Google

400

How many levels are in Maslow’s original hierarchy?

Five

400

Which need would come first: self fulfillment or a job promotion?

Job promotion

400

How does Google provide Love & Belonging needs?

Family support and care: caregiver leave, parental leave, etc 

500

What was the title of the book where Maslow expanded on his theory?

Motivation and personality

500

Which level on the pyramid describes the need of having status and accomplishment 

Esteem needs 

500

Which level on the pyramid describes the need of family, friendship, love?

Love and belonging needs 

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