Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Worksheet
Explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with this worksheet, covering physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs for grade 8 social studies.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper 'A Theory of Human Motivation'. The theory suggests that people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs take precedence over others. Our most basic need is for physical survival, and this will be the first thing that motivates our behavior. Once that level is fulfilled, the next level up is what motivates us, and so on.
1. Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes the need for food, water, and shelter?
Safety Needs
Physiological Needs
Love and Belonging Needs
Esteem Needs
2. According to Maslow, what happens once a lower-level need is mostly satisfied?
The individual becomes demotivated.
The next higher-level need emerges as a motivator.
The individual focuses on self-actualization immediately.
The individual seeks to satisfy multiple needs simultaneously.
3. The highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy, representing the desire to achieve one's full potential, is called .
4. The need for friendship, family, and sexual intimacy falls under the needs level.
5. Explain the difference between 'Esteem Needs' and 'Love and Belonging Needs' in Maslow's Hierarchy. Provide an example for each.
6. Label the different levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs on the pyramid below. Use the terms: Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization.

7. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggests that all needs must be 100% satisfied before moving to the next level.
True
False
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