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The correct hierarchy of needs given by Maslow is:
A. Safety Needs
B. Prestige Needs
C. Physiological Needs
D. Self Actualization Needs
E. Needs for Belongingness
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
C, A, E, B, D

Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's theory outlines human needs in a specific hierarchical order. Basic survival needs must be met before higher-level psychological needs become motivating factors.

Identifying Maslow's Need Levels

The question lists five levels of needs:

  • C. Physiological Needs: Basic requirements for survival (e.g., food, water).
  • A. Safety Needs: Security and protection (e.g., personal safety, financial security).
  • E. Needs for Belongingness: Social needs (e.g., friendship, intimacy).
  • B. Prestige Needs: Esteem needs (e.g., status, recognition, self-esteem).
  • D. Self Actualization Needs: Achieving one's full potential.

Arranging Needs in Hierarchical Order

Maslow's hierarchy progresses from the most fundamental to the most advanced needs:

  1. Level 1: Physiological Needs (C)
  2. Level 2: Safety Needs (A)
  3. Level 3: Needs for Belongingness (E)
  4. Level 4: Prestige Needs / Esteem Needs (B)
  5. Level 5: Self Actualization Needs (D)

The correct sequence is thus C, A, E, B, D.

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Important Questions from Motivation

  1. Given below are two statements :

    Statement (I): Extrinsically motivated students are driven by rewards and praise.

    Statement (II): Intrinsically motivated students engage with a subject for the personal satisfaction it brings.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  2. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.

    Assertion (A): Training aids in encouraging and achieving self-development and self-confidence.

    Reason (R): It helps a person handle stress, tension, frustration and conflict. 

  3. Match List - I with List - II.

    List - I

    Name of Theories of Entrepreneurship

    List - II

    Proponder

    (A)

    Need Hierarchy Theory

    (I)

    Fedrick Herzberg

    (B)

    Two-Factor Theory

    (II)

    Abraham H. Maslow

    (C)

    Expectency Theory

    (III)

    Douglas MC Gregar 

    (D)

    Theory of X vs Y

    (IV)

    V.H. Vroom

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  4. Which of the following are strategies to increase the motivation level of the learners?

    I. Build strength first

    II. Propose alternatives

    III. Facilitating creativity

    IV. Providing a safe environment

  5. A candidate is working hard to qualify the OSSTET. The candidate is said to have been motivated:

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