Bill has been retired for several years. He is satisfied with his life, which he believes has meaning. He feels that he is living up to his potential and that his education is appropriate for his abilities. He is aware of his capabilities and limitations. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need has Bill fulfilled?
Explanation
Answer: E - According to Maslow, human needs are arranged in five tiers. A higher level need cannot be met until all lower level needs are fulfilled. In this example, Bill has achieved self-actualization, which is a sense that one’s life has meaning and that one has met his or her potential. Bill is able to fulfill this need, because his lower level physiological, safety, belonging, and esteem needs are already met.
