Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs
Level 5: Self-actualization needs.
The highest level of Maslow's hierarchy is self-actualization. This includes the need for individuals to reach their full potential through development of their capabilities.
self-actualization
morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts
How does he describe
Maslow describes these needs as "being arranged in a hierarchy of prepotency".
The hierarchy of human needs comes from Maslow's belief that:
"The fundamental desires of human beings are similar despite the multitude of conscious desires".
What did he co-founded?
Abraham Maslow also co-founded the Journal of Humanistic Psychology in 1961 with Anthony Sutich.
Level 3: Love and belonging needs.
All humans have a basic need for love and belonging. These needs include the understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love and the feeling of belonging to families, peers, friends, a neighborhood and a community.
What was aside from him?
Aside from developing the hierarchy of human needs,
What happened during that time?
At the age of 33, a wife 2 children & WW II going on, he felt a sense of urgency and he pivoted his focus to human motivation and self actualization.
What did Maslow do after that?
By starting two influential journals in the field, Maslow ensured his mark on humanistic psychology which would outlast even the influence of his hierarchy of human needs.
Level 1: Physiologic needs:
Examples of these needs are water, oxygen, food, elimination, sexuality and physical activity.
What year did he Trans personal the Journal of Trans personal Psychology.
He cofounded the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology in 1969 with Anthony Sutich and Stanislav Grof.
What does he consider himself as?
He considered himself a "very timid boy" when he started his studies.
What does he attributed?
He partially attributes his later interest in self-actualization & the optimization of the human experience to his timid personality and the isolation it caused him.
What did he become?
He went on to become one of the most influential psychologist of the 20th century.
What was his biggest contribution?
His biggest contribution to humanistic psychology was his development of the "Hierarchy of Human Needs".
What happen to him during World War ll
It's clear that his research interests were driven by personal experiences which helps explain his contributions to humanistic psychology.
When was Abraham Maslow born
New York in 1908.
What did he study and where?
Studied psychology and Gestalt psychology at the University of Wisconsin and the New school for Social Research.
Level 2: Safety and security needs.
These needs are both physical and emotional. The physical aspect means the need for protection from potential or actual harm. Emotional safety involves trusting others and being free of fear, anxiety, and apprehension.
How are they arranged>
They are arranged in a pyramidal manner, with physiological needs making up the bottom of the pyramid.
Level 4: Self-esteem needs.
This level is about self-esteem which includes the need to feel good about oneself. To feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, and to believe that others respect and appreciate our accomplishments.
physiological need
breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion
love and belonging
friendship, family, intimacy, sense of connection
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Maslow describes his hierarchy of human needs as being made up of five needs:
physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization
safety and security
security of body, of employment, of resources, of morality, of the family, of health, of property
self-esteem
self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others
