Maslow's hierarchy from bottom to top begins with which need?

• A. Physiological needs, safety & security, love & belonging, self esteem, self-actualization
• B. Physiological needs, safety & security, esteem, love & belonging, self-actualization
• C. Physiological needs, love & belonging, safety & security, self esteem, self-actualization
• D. Self-actualization, esteem, safety, love, physiological

Answer: (A)

Maslow’s hierarchy is arranged from the most basic survival needs up to higher levels of growth. The bottom layer is physiological needs—things like food, water, warmth, and rest. Once those are met, safety and security become the next priority. After safety comes social connections—love and belonging. The next layer is esteem, which includes self-respect and the recognition of others. At the top is self-actualization, or realizing one’s full potential. The option that lists this exact bottom-to-top sequence matches Maslow’s model, making it the correct choice. The other options either swap the order of needs (such as placing love before safety or esteem before belonging) or reverse the progression, which doesn’t align with the hierarchy.