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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that human needs are organized into a hierarchy. It proposes that lower level basic needs, such as food, water, shelter and safety, must be met before higher level needs. The hierarchy has five levels, starting with physiological needs, followed by safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs at the top. The theory suggests that people are motivated to fulfill lower level basic needs before moving up the hierarchy to achieve higher level growth needs.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that human needs are organized into a hierarchy. It proposes that lower level basic needs, such as food, water, shelter and safety, must be met before higher level needs. The hierarchy has five levels, starting with physiological needs, followed by safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs at the top. The theory suggests that people are motivated to fulfill lower level basic needs before moving up the hierarchy to achieve higher level growth needs.

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MASLOW’S

HIERARCHY
OF NEEDS

Submitted by:

GLEN C. AMITA
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Submitted to:

Ms. Jeannie Garcia


MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology
comprising of a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical
levels within a pyramid. It was proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper
“A Theory of Human Motivation” in Psychological Review.

Needs at the bottom of the pyramid are basic requirements including the
need for food, water, sleep, and warmth. Once this lower- level needs have been
met, people can move on to the next level of needs, which are for safety and
security.

As people progress up the pyramid, needs become increasingly


psychological and social. Soon, need for love , friendship, and intimacy become
important. Further up the pyramid, the need of personal esteem and feelings of
accomplishment take priority.
Physiological Needs
The basic physiological needs are probably fairly apparent- these include the things that are
vital to our survival. Some examples of physiological needs include:

 Food
 Water
 Breathing
 Homeostasis

In addition to the basic requirements of nutrition, air and temperature regulation, the
physiological needs also include such things as shelter and clothing. Maslow also included
sexual reproduction in this level of hierarchy of needs since it is essential to the survival and
propagation of species.

Security and Safety Needs


As we move up to the second level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the requirements start to
become a bit more complex. At this level, the needs for security and safety become primary.
People want control and order in their lives, so this need for safety and security contributes
largely to behaviors at this level.

Some of the basic security and safety needs include:

 Financial security
 Health and wellness
 Safety against accidents and injury

Finding a job, obtaining health insurance and health care, contributing money to a savings
account, and moving into a safer neighborhood are all examples of actions motivated by the
security and safety needs.

Together, the safety and physiological levels of the hierarchy make up what is often referred to
as the basic needs.
Belongingness and Love Needs (social needs)
The social needs in Maslow’s hierarchy include such things as love, acceptance, and belonging.
At this level, the need for emotional relationships drives human behavior. Some of the things
that satisfy this need include:

 Friendships
 Romantic attachments
 Family
 Social groups
 Community groups

In order to avoid problems such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety, it is important for
people to feel loved and accepted by other people. Personal relationships with friends, family,
and lovers play an important role, as does involvement in other groups that might include
religious groups, sports teams, book clubs, and other group activities.

Esteem Needs
At the fourth level in Maslow’s hierarchy is the need for appreciation and respect. When the
needs at the bottom three levels have been satisfied, the esteem needs begin to play a more
prominent role in motivating behavior.

At this point, it becomes increasingly important to gain the respect and appreciation of others.
People have needed to accomplish things and then have their efforts recognized

In addition to the need for feelings of accomplishment and prestige, the esteem needs include
such things as self – esteem and personal worth. People need to sense that they are valued and
by others and feel that they are making a contribution to the world. Participation in
professional activities, academic accomplishments, and personal hobbies can all play a role in
fulfilling the esteem needs.

People who are able to satisfy the esteem needs by achieving good self – esteem and the
recognition of others tend to feel confident in their abilities. Those who lack self – esteem and
the respect of others can develop feelings of inferiority.

Together, the esteem and social levels make up what is known as the psychological needs of
the hierarchy.
Self – Actualization Needs
At the very peak of Maslow’s hierarchy are the self – actualization needs. “What a man can be,
he must be,” Maslow explained, referring to the need people have to achieve their full
potential as human beings.

According to Maslow’s definition of self – actualization:

“It may be loosely described as the full use and exploitation of talents, capabilities,
potentialities, etc. Such people seem to be fulfilling themselves and to be doing the best that
they are capable of doing…They are people who have developed or are developing to the full
stature of which they capable.”

Self – actualizing people are self – aware, concerned with personal growth, less concerned with
the opinions of others, and interested fulfilling their potential.

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