Which higher-order need is described as doing things for the aid of others?

• A. Self-Transcendance Needs
• B. Self-Actualization Needs
• C. Self Esteem Needs
• D. Love & Belonging Needs

Answer: (A)

Focusing on needs that go beyond the self and aim to help others points to self-transcendence. This motive describes pursuing goals that connect us to something larger than ourselves, such as altruism, service, or a meaningful purpose that benefits others or the world. In many theories of higher-order needs, self-transcendence sits above personal self-actualization, highlighting the move from improving oneself to contributing to others or a greater cause. The other options relate more to personal growth, social connections, or self-worth: self-actualization is about realizing one’s own potential, love and belonging center on relationships, and self-esteem concerns respect and status. So doing things for the aid of others best fits self-transcendence needs.