CMAR AR Practice Exam 2026 – Comprehensive Prep Resource

The main idea being tested is that motivation comes from a ranked set of needs that influence behavior in a specific order. In Maslow's view, people are driven by lower-level needs first—physiological and safety needs—before higher, more complex needs like belonging, esteem, and self-actualization become prominent. The best choice describes this arrangement and the idea that lower-level needs must be satisfied before higher needs can be recognized and fulfilled.

For context, the levels are typically listed as physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. This is different from theories about cognitive development, economic behavior, or how organizations are structured, which is why those options don’t fit.