Belonging and Love needs refer to which?

• A. Prestige and feeling of accomplishment
• B. Security, safety
• C. Intimate relationships, friends
• D. Physiological needs

Answer: (C)

Belonging and Love needs are social needs—they come from forming intimate relationships, friendships, and feeling connected to others. The best fit is intimate relationships and friends because they provide affection, acceptance, and a sense of belonging within a group or family. In nursing, this means supporting opportunities for the patient to connect with family, friends, and support networks, and creating a caring, respectful environment so the person feels valued and understood. These needs sit above basic survival needs and below self-esteem in Maslow’s hierarchy: they’re distinct from physiological needs (breathing, eating), and safety needs (security), and from esteem needs (prestige and accomplishment).