Each ascending step in Maslow's hierarchy of needs represents
A)a lower need,but one less basic to survival.
B)a higher need,but one more basic to survival.
C)a lower need,but one more basic to survival.
D)a higher need,but one less basic to survival.

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Each ascending step represents a higher need, but one less basic to survival. As a person satisfies more basic needs (physiological and safety), they are then able to focus on higher-level needs (belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization) that are not necessary for immediate survival but are important for overall wellbeing.

Each Ascending Step in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Represents