Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• What do love and belonging needs involve?

  Feeling loved and accepted by others
• How does one progress through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  You need to climb each step to get to the top
• What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  A pyramid showing prioritized human needs
• What are esteem needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Achievement and recognition
• How does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs illustrate human motivation?

  It shows needs must be met in order
• What are physiological needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Basic necessities like air, food, water
• If someone is seeking friendship, what need are they prioritizing in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Love and belonging needs
• What is Self-Actualization in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Being the best you can be
• What are the main components of self-actualization according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  • Continuous growth
  • Personal fulfillment
  • Creativity
• What does self-actualization focus on?

  Reaching full potential and personal fulfillment
• What are love and belonging needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Relationships and social connections
• What do esteem needs include?

  Achievement, recognition, and status
• In what situation might someone prioritize security over love?

  In an unstable environment
• What is one limitation of Maslow's Hierarchy?

  It suggests needs are always ordered
• What are the basic survival needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Air, food, water, and shelter
• What does Maslow's theory potentially reflect according to its critics?

  Western values more than universal needs
• What needs become important after physiological needs are met?

  Safety needs
• What are the limitations and criticisms of Maslow's theory?

  • Rigidity in need ordering
  • Lack of empirical evidence
  • Cultural bias towards Western values
  • Oversimplification of human motivation
• How might securing a job relate to safety needs?

  It prioritizes safety over social connections
• What is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Self-actualization
• What is the difference between external and internal esteem needs?

  External is recognition from others, internal is self-recognition
• Why is it important to understand the limitations of Maslow's theory?

  It allows for a more critical view
• How might an 18-year-old pursue self-actualization?


  By learning a musical instrument.
• What is the primary focus of physiological needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Comfort and basic necessities
• What does self-actualization involve?

  Continuous growth, personal fulfillment, and creativity.
• How does hunger affect prioritization in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Hunger leads to focusing on physiological needs first
• What is self-actualization in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  It is the highest level of personal growth.
• What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs compared to?

  A ladder
• What do Esteem Needs involve in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Feeling good about yourself and being recognised
• How does understanding Maslow's Hierarchy help in life stages?

  It shows how individuals prioritize needs
• What is self-actualization in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Reaching full potential
• What steps can one take to achieve self-actualization?

  1. Set ambitious goals
  2. Work continuously to improve
  3. Pursue personal passions
• What are the characteristics of love and belonging needs?

  Forming close relationships and reducing loneliness
• How might personal circumstances affect Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Individuals may prioritize needs differently
• What is a key outcome of pursuing self-actualization?

  A deeper sense of personal satisfaction.
• What are the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  1. Physiological Needs
  2. Safety Needs
  3. Love and Belonging Needs
  4. Esteem Needs
  5. Self-Actualization
• What are safety needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Security and stability, feeling safe
• What is a criticism regarding the empirical evidence of Maslow's theory?

  It relies on anecdotal observations
• What do safety needs encompass in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  Security, protection, stability, and routine
• Why is Maslow's Hierarchy considered oversimplified?

  It ignores individual differences and interactions