Which statement best describes the purpose of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• A. It helps to improve ourselves and others based on needs
• B. It measures blood pressure
• C. It sorts people by race
• D. It determines dessert choices

Answer: (A)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a way to understand what motivates people by ranking needs from most basic to growth-focused. The idea is that people are motivated to satisfy essential needs first—like food, safety, and belonging—and only then turn to higher ones such as esteem and self-actualization. The purpose is to guide how we support ourselves and others by recognizing which needs are unmet and helping address them so growth and well‑being can occur. So, the statement that best describes its purpose is that it helps to improve ourselves and others based on needs. It isn’t about measuring blood pressure, sorting people by race, or choosing desserts.