ACCA BT · Chapter 11 · Question 1 of 11
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need must generally be satisfied immediately before esteem needs become the main motivator?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Social (love and belonging) needs
Explanation
Maslow's hierarchy, from the bottom, is physiological, safety, social (love and belonging), esteem and self-actualisation. Esteem needs become dominant once social needs are reasonably satisfied. Self-actualisation sits above esteem at the top of the hierarchy.
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