Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is described as which model?

• A. A four-level model: physiological, safety, love, esteem.
• B. A five-level model: physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, self-actualization.
• C. A five-level model with cognitive and aesthetic needs included.
• D. A three-level model: basic needs, growth, self-actualization.

Answer: (B)

Maslow’s model organizes human needs in a hierarchy from basic to higher-order: physiological needs at the base, then safety, then social belongingness, then esteem, and finally self-actualization at the top. The five-level version with physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization matches this classic structure exactly, making it the best choice. The four-level option omits one level and uses “love” instead of the more accurate “belongingness,” which shifts the emphasis. The three-level option reduces the framework to basic versus growth needs, which isn’t how Maslow described the progression. The version that adds cognitive and aesthetic needs reflects later extensions beyond the original five-level hierarchy, but the standard description taught is the five-level model listed above.