AP Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: B - Abraham Maslow is the psychologist behind the hierarchy of five basic human needs.
Key Takeaway: Abraham Maslow is an American psychologist who conceptualized a hierarchy of human needs. The five basic needs progress in a pyramid shape from physiological needs (at the bottom) to higher self-actualization needs (at the top) . The needs are: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. According to Maslow, people strive for the higher needs only when their lower needs are met. For example, a person must have food and drink first before safety becomes a concern. Similarly, they must feel safe in their surrounding and be free of threats before they seek love/belonging with other humans.