According to Maslow's needs hierarchy, the lower-order needs are esteem and self-actualization.

Lower-Order Needs

In Maslow’s hierarchy are physiological, safety, and social.

Esteem

A feeling of respect and admiration for oneself or others, often related to one's achievements or qualities.

Self-Actualization

A process of realizing and expressing one’s own capabilities and creativity, often considered the highest level of psychological development in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.