Answer to Question #196308 in Psychology for Oarabile

Question

After travelling in the scorching dessert for a very long time, Paul started to experience fatigue, and dehydration. According to Maslow's needs hierarchy, what kind of need is experienced by Paul in this scenario?

1. Self-esteem need

2. Safety need

3. Love and belonging need

4. Physiological need

Answer 1

According to Abraham Maslow, physiological needs are the lowest needs in the hierarchy of needs. They are the essential things human beings needs for survival. They include shelter, food water, warmth, rest, and health. As Paul was walking in the desert he needed water and rest. Therefore, the correct answer for the question is Physiological need which is the fourth choice.