Has Maslow's hierarchy evolved with the evolution of mankind?

Your question has a straightforward answer 'no, Maslow sought to diagram current human needs - a slice of time rather than a measure of change thru time. However. If we ask a primatologist to what degree other great apes exhibit a need for self-actualization they'll answer 'negligible or nil'. read more

First of all, Maslow's hierarchy only applies to humans, as it is a theory on human motivation. It does not concern the evolution of mankind (or any other animal for that matter), but only the current state of the human species. I do not know Maslow's hierarchy in detail, so I believe you should look for an answer from a sociologist. read more

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs — that pyramid constructed on a base of physiological needs, and proceeding upwards through safety and security, love and belonging, and self-esteem, before topping out with self-actualization — is well known to millions who have had any exposure to the field of psychology. read more

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs In (Maslow, 1943), Maslow states the five levels of the hierarchy of needs as Physiological, Security, Social, Esteem, and Self-actualizing needs. Physiological needs are described as those needed for survival such as food, water, and sleep (Maslow, 1943). read more