According to Maslow, lower-order needs are:

A) social, esteem, and self-actualization.
B) esteem, social, and safety.
C) physiological, safety, and social.
D) esteem and physiological.
E) safety and self-actualization.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the lower-order needs are physiological needs, safety needs, and social needs. These needs are considered more basic or fundamental than the higher-order needs of esteem and self-actualization. Physiological needs include things like food, water, and shelter, while safety needs are concerned with feeling secure and protected. Social needs include the desire for love, friendship, and a sense of belonging.