humanist veiws of motivation - Maslows heiracy of needs

humanist veiws of motivation

motivation is intrinsic for most, with the need to reach self actualisation - ones fullest potentinal.

the single holistic principle that binds multiplicity of human motives

the tendency for a new higher need to emerge as the lower need fullfills itself by being sufficently gratified

basic / deficiency needs

biological, saftey, social esteem needs. motivation to get each decreases as each is met. alternativly motivation increases when growth needs are met as we strive for fullfillment, eg recieve a promotion at work and continue to work hard

heirchy of needs

originally 5 ascending levels, now 8

transendence 8

move beyond self

self actualisation 7

achieve full potential

aesthetic 6

symmetry, beauty, creativity, order

cognitive 5

knowledge, exploration, understanding

self esteem 4

self respect, dignity, approval

belongingness + love 3

love, affection

saftey

security, safty, stability, protection

physiological

air, sex, sleep, shelter, food