An 18-month-old child has been in three foster homes within the past 9 months. When the child is seen for a well-child visit, the nurse notices the child vigilantly watches everyone. This child may not have which of Maslow's basic needs met?
a. Basic physiologic needs
b. Safety needs
c. Love and belonging needs
d. Self-actualization
ANS: B
A
Maslow identified the first level of needs as those necessary for physiologic survival. The child appears to have these needs met.
B
Maslow identified the second level of needs as safety needs, which include physical and psychological safety, as well as security. The child does not appear to have these needs met.
C
Maslow identified the third level of needs as love and belonging. The safety needs must be met before a person attempts to meet higher level needs.
D
Maslow identified the fifth level of needs as self-actualization. The safety needs must be met before a person attempts to meet higher level needs.
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