MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF HUMAN NEEDS chap4

ESTEEM NEEDS

Humans like to feel that they are important and have worthiness to society. There are two type of self-esteem. The first results from competence or mastery of a task, such as completing an educational program. The second is the attention and recognition that comes from others.(Self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others)

LOVE/BELONGING NEEDS

NEEDS Humans have a desire to belong to groups: clubs, work groups, religious groups, family, and so on. We need to feel loved and accepted by others. Humans are like pack animals-we place great importance in belonging to society.(Friendship, family, sexual intimacy)

SELF-ACTUALIZATION

Self-actualization is finding self-fulfillment and realizing one's own potential. To reach this level, a person utilizes many tools to maximize potential, such as education, a fulfilling career, and a balanced personal life.(Morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts)

SAFETY NEEDS

people have the need and desire for establishing stability and consistency. These basic needs are security, shelter, and existing in a safe environment(Security of body, of employment, of resources, of morality, of the family, of health, of property)

PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS

physiological needs are human's very basic needs, such as air, water, food, sleep and sex. When these needs are not satisfied, we may feel sickness, irritation, pain, and discomfort. These feelings motivate us to alleviate them as soon as possible to establish homeostasis (a state of balance or equilibrium). Once those feelings are alleviated, we may think about other things.(Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion)