Washington State Correctional Officer Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT part of the hierarchy of needs?

Physiological
Social
Aesthetic
Self-actualization

The correct answer is: Aesthetic

In the context of the hierarchy of needs, the levels are arranged in a pyramid, with basic needs at the bottom and more complex needs towards the top. The widely recognized levels include physiological needs, which encompass basic survival requirements like food and shelter, social needs that involve relationships and belongingness, and self-actualization which refers to fulfilling one's potential and pursuing personal growth. Aesthetic needs, while they are indeed part of human experience, do not form an established level within the traditional hierarchy proposed by Abraham Maslow. The hierarchy itself focuses on foundational human needs first, progressing through social connections to self-fulfillment. Therefore, aesthetic needs, which pertain to the appreciation of beauty and form, do not fall into this structured approach and can be seen as external or secondary to the core levels outlined in Maslow’s theory.