Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid.
These are biological requirements for human survival, e.g. air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sleep, etc.
If these needs are not satisfied the human body cannot function optimally. Maslow considered physiological needs the most important as all the other needs become secondary until these needs are met.
Protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear. A person will always look for safety before going for the higher-level needs.
- Belongingness and love needs(social needs):
After physiological and safety needs have been fulfilled, the third level of human needs is social and involves feelings of belongingness. The need for interpersonal relationships motivates behavior. Eg: friendship, intimacy, trust, and acceptance, receiving and giving affection and love.
Our esteem needs involve the desire to feel good about ourselves. According to Maslow, esteem needs include two components. The first involves feeling self-confidence and feeling good about oneself. The second component involves feeling valued by others; that is, feeling that our achievements and contributions have been recognized by other people. When people’s esteem needs are met, they feel confident and see their contributions and achievements as valuable and important.
Self-Actualization is highest level of Maslow's hierarchy. It refers to feeling fulfilled or feeling that we are living up to our potential.
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