Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Cards (13)

  • self-actualisation = the ultimate state of existence that any individual can achieve
  • the hierarchy
  • Maslow believes humans are motivated by needs beyond those of basic biological survival
  • Fundamental to human nature is the desire to grow and develop to achieve our full potential - referred to as 'self-actualisation'
  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs ranges from basic needs to higher level psychological and emotional needs
  • All levels of the hierarchy must be met before an individual can achieve self actualisation
  • Maslow's theory emphasises uniquely human motivational factors - higher level needs are a later development within the history of humanity
  • self-actualisation
    esteem
    love and belonging
    safety
    physiological
  • Physiological needs​ Breathing | Food | Water | Sex | Sleep | Excretion
  • Need for Safety ​Security of: Your body | Employment, |Resources | Morality | Your family | Your health and property
  • Need for Love & belonging ​Friendship |Family | Intimacy | Reciprocal relationships
  • Need for Esteem​ Self- Esteem | Confidence | Achievement | Mutual respect | Dignity | Strength
  • Self Actualisation ​Morality | Creativity |​
    Reasoning| Acceptance |Personal growth and development by following our passion