Arrange the following needs of Maslow's need hierarchy theory in reverse chronological order.
(A) Security needs
(B) Esteem needs
(C) Self actualisation needs
(D) Affiliation needs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (C), (B), (D), (A)
Maslow’s need hierarchy (from lowest to highest) is:
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Physiological needs
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Security needs (A)
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Affiliation/Social needs (D)
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Esteem needs (B)
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Self-actualisation needs (C)
Since the question asks for reverse chronological order (highest → lowest):
(C) Self actualisation → (B) Esteem → (D) Affiliation → (A) Security