The correct answer is: "safety and security".
The pyramid of needs was introduced by Abraham Maslow in 1943 to describe how humans evolved in psychological terms, setting certain stages of growth. The pyramid is attached in a photo.
Abscense of pain would be locaged in the safety and security stage. Physical safety is the immediate next objective to be fulfilled once the physiological needs are covered (which are homeostasis
, food, water, sleep, shelter and sex)
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