Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory ranks the highest level of needs as ______.

A) physiological
B) safety and security
C) esteem
D) self-actualization

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposing that people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs take precedence over others, forming a five-tier model of human needs.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Physiological

Physiological pertains to the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts, including the physical and chemical processes contributing to life.