Psychologist Abraham Maslow arranged human needs on a hierarchy.According to Maslow,which statement best describes the most basic (lowest level)need in the hierarchy?
A) It is the fundamental need of self-actualization.
B) The nature of this need differs from person to person.
C) It needs to be satisfied before people are concerned with other needs.
D) It is generated by other people in interpersonal communication.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic (lowest level) need is physiological needs, such as food, water, shelter, and warmth. This need must be satisfied before people can focus on other needs, such as safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Choice A is incorrect because self-actualization is the highest level need in Maslow's hierarchy. Choice B is incorrect because while the way in which people satisfy their physiological needs may differ, the need itself is universal. Choice D is incorrect because interpersonal communication may play a role in satisfying some needs, but it does not generate the need itself.

Psychologist Abraham Maslow Arranged Human Needs on a Hierarchy