Final answer:
The correct ranking of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from bottom to top, after physiological needs, is safety, love and belonging, esteem, and then self-actualization, which is answer A.
Step-by-step explanation:
At the base of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid, physiological need is the most basic human need necessary for survival. Following these are a sequence of needs that must be met in order to climb up to the next level. The correct order from the bottom to the top, after physiological needs, is: safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. This means the correct answer is A) Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization. Each level of the pyramid must be satisfied before progressing to the next, going from fundamental safety and security needs up to more complex social and individual needs, culminating in the pursuit of one's ultimate potential in self-actualization.