Basic vs. Not-So-Basic
Physiological Needs
Safety & Security
Love, Belonging & Esteem
Self-Actualisation
100

What do we call things we must have to survive?

Needs

100

What type of need includes breathing, eating, and sleeping?

Physiological needs

100

What type of need includes police and doctors?

Safety

100

Which need includes friendship and trust?

Love and belonging

100

What is the highest level in the pyramid of needs?

Self-actualisation

200

What do we call things we’d like to have but don’t need to survive?

Wants

200

Name two physiological needs from the pyramid.

Food and Water (also accept shelter, sleep, clothing, warmth)

200

What do we need to feel secure in our daily lives?

Safe home, healthcare, and protection

200

What do we call the need to feel respected or accomplished?

Esteem

200

Making art or crafts can satisfy this need.

Self-actualisation

300

Is clothing a need or a want?

Need

300

Which level of need do we have from birth?

Physiological needs

300

What type of need is money part of in the pyramid?

Safety need

300

Getting compliments for your artwork satisfies which need?

Esteem

300

Learning to play an instrument helps meet which need?

Self-actualisation (also accept esteem)

400

Is a video game console a need or a want?

Want

400

Is shelter considered a physiological or safety need?

Both!

400

How does having a job help meet safety needs?

Provides income and financial stability

400

Having a pet can help you feel this kind of need.

Love and belonging
400

What does “self-actualisation” mean?

Feeling fulfilled or satisfied with life.

500

What category would a warm house fall into?

Need

500

Why are physiological needs at the base of the pyramid?

Essential for survival & must be met first

500

Why do safety needs come after physiological needs in the pyramid?

After basic survival is met, we need to feel secure and protected

500

Why is being part of a team or family important to your mental health?

It meets your need for love, connection, and belonging

500

Can someone reach self-actualisation without meeting lower-level needs?

No, lower needs must be met first.