Which one of the following is not part of Maslow’s Hierarchy?a.Physiological Needsb.Self-Esteemc.Love and devotion

To determine which option is not part of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, we need to briefly review the hierarchy itself.

Maslow's Hierarchy consists of five levels of needs, structured as follows:

1. Physiological Needs: Basic needs for survival such as food, water, warmth, and rest.
2. Safety Needs: Security and safety from physical and emotional harm.
3. Love and Belongingness: Emotional relationships, including friendships, intimacy, and family.
4. Esteem Needs: Self-esteem, respect from others, recognition, and achievement.
5. Self-Actualization: Realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, and seeking personal growth and peak experiences.

Now we evaluate the given options:

a. Physiological Needs: Part of Maslow's Hierarchy. b. Self-Esteem: This is part of the Esteem Needs category within Maslow's theory. c. Love and Devotion: This corresponds to the Love and Belongingness level.

None of the options directly contradict Maslow's framework; however, the wording in option b, "Self-Esteem," is sometimes interpreted differently in various contexts.

Nevertheless, all provided options are part of the established hierarchy, and without an option outside the framework, the choice is unclear.

Thus, without a clear answer provided by the options, it could reasonably be said that none of the options specifically represents an item outside of Maslow’s Hierarchy; however, common interpretations might lead some to argue about option b due to its more specialized context.