In Maslow’s need hierarchy, ‘Friendship’ is given as an individual example of which need?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Affiliation/Belonging needs
Option (1) Esteem needs — Incorrect. Esteem needs include self-respect, autonomy, status, recognition and attention. The individual example given for esteem needs is status.
Option (2) Affiliation/Belonging needs — Correct. Affiliation/Belonging needs refer to affection, a sense of belongingness, acceptance and friendship. So friendship is the individual example placed at this level of the hierarchy.
Option (3) Safety/Security needs — Incorrect. Safety/Security needs give protection from physical and emotional harm, such as job security. The individual example given for safety/security needs is stability of income.
Option (4) Self actualisation needs — Incorrect. Self actualisation is the highest need: the drive to become what one is capable of becoming. The individual example given for self actualisation needs is self fulfilment.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation: … His theory was based on human needs. He felt that within every human being, there exists a hierarchy of five needs. These are:
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