CommunicationQuestion 944 of 1700
Why can each person define the levels of Maslow’s hierarchy in a different way?
- The hierarchy is wrong for most people
- The hierarchy is subjective
- Only nurses are allowed to define it
- The levels change from day to day
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Correct answer: The hierarchy is subjective
For one person safety may mean a daily routine. For another it may mean the old neighborhood.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.4: Human Needs and Developmental Stages
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026