Maslow's hierarchy progression includes a statement that is true. Which is it?

• A. The hierarchy varies across people
• B. Everyone goes through the same needs in the same order
• C. Physiological needs are never the top priority
• D. The hierarchy is fixed across all cultures and individuals

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that Maslow’s hierarchy isn’t a rigid, one-size-fits-all ladder. In real life, the priority of needs can vary from person to person and across cultures, so the progression isn’t the same for everyone. That’s why the true statement is that the hierarchy varies across people: individuals may emphasize safety, belonging, or esteem differently depending on context, experiences, and environment, and they may move between needs in nonlinear ways.

The other ideas don’t fit because: people don’t universally follow the same order; contexts can elevate or postpone certain needs, so the sequence isn’t fixed for all. Physiological needs can indeed be top priority in certain situations, such as during extreme deprivation or illness. And the hierarchy isn’t fixed across all cultures and individuals, since values and pressures shape how needs are prioritized.