Maslow's hierarchy places which need at the bottom?

• A. Physiological Needs (Food, Water)
• B. Safety Needs
• C. Love and Belonging
• D. Esteem Needs

Answer: (A)

Maslow's hierarchy starts with the most basic survival needs at the bottom. These physiological needs include food, water, air, shelter, sleep, and other essentials necessary to stay alive. Because these are fundamental for daily functioning, they must be satisfied before a person can focus on higher-level concerns such as safety, relationships, or esteem. After the bottom layer come safety needs, love and belonging, esteem, and finally self-actualization. So, the bottom level is physiological needs.