Maslow is best known for which theory and term?

• A. The Theory of Humanism and Hierarchy of Needs.
• B. Operant conditioning.
• C. The Triangle of Needs.
• D. The seven discrete intelligences.

Answer: (A)

Maslow’s work comes from humanistic psychology, which emphasizes people’s capacity for growth and self-fulfillment. He proposed a hierarchy of needs—physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization at the top—showing how motivation moves from basic survival to peak potential. The term most associated with him is the hierarchy of needs, a model used to understand how people prioritize needs and pursue personal growth. The other options mix in different fields: operant conditioning relates to learning through consequences, seven intelligences is Gardner’s theory of different kinds of intelligence, and the Triangle of Needs isn’t a recognized framework. So the pairing of humanistic theory with the hierarchy of needs best reflects Maslow’s influence.