According to Maslow's hierarchy of human needs, the needs that are taken as the starting point for motivation theory are ________.

A) physiological needs
B) security needs
C) affiliation needs
D) fulfillment needs

Physiological Needs

The basic human requirements, such as food, water, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that depicts a five-tier model of human needs, arranged in a hierarchy from basic (physiological) needs to higher-level (self-actualization) needs.

Starting Point

the initial position, condition, or phase from which movement, development, or evaluation begins.