Maslow in Real Life

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Abraham Maslow
Psychologist who created the Hierarchy of Needs theory
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
A theory that people are motivated by fulfilling needs in order from basic survival to full potential
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Hierarchy of Needs
The idea that lower-level needs must be met before higher-level needs
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Physiological Needs
Basic survival needs like food, water, sleep, and shelter
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Physiological Needs (Real Life)
Eating meals, drinking water, getting sleep
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Physiological Needs (If Unmet)
People focus only on survival, not higher goals
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Safety Needs
The need for security, stability, and protection
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Safety Needs (Real Life)
Stable job, safe home, health insurance
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Safety Needs (If Unmet)
Anxiety, fear, and inability to focus on growth
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Love and Belonging
The need for relationships, connection, and acceptance
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Love and Belonging (Real Life)
Friendships, family, romantic relationships, community
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Love and Belonging (If Unmet)
Loneliness, isolation, desire for connection
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Esteem Needs
The need for respect, confidence, and achievement
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Esteem Needs (Real Life)
Career success, recognition, social status, accomplishments
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Esteem Needs (If Unmet)
Low self-esteem, insecurity, lack of confidence
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Self-Actualization
The need to reach one’s full potential and become the best version of yourself
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Self-Actualization (Real Life)
Personal growth, creativity, pursuing passions, self-improvement
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Self-Actualization (If Unmet)
Feeling unfulfilled or lacking purpose
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Self-Transcendence
Going beyond yourself to help others or contribute to something bigger
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Self-Transcendence (Real Life)
Volunteering, mentoring, activism, meaningful impact
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Self-Transcendence (If Unmet)
Feeling disconnected from purpose beyond self
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Motivation (Maslow)
People are driven to meet unmet needs starting from the bottom of the hierarchy
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Lower-Level Needs
Basic needs (physiological and safety) required for survival
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Higher-Level Needs
Psychological and personal growth needs (belonging, esteem, self-actualization)
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Deficiency Needs
Needs that arise from lack (food, safety, belonging, esteem)
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Growth Needs
Needs focused on personal development and fulfillment
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Peak Experience
A moment of deep fulfillment, joy, or meaning
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Maslow in Behavior
People prioritize the most urgent unmet need
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Maslow in Decision-Making
Choices are influenced by which level of need is unmet
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Maslow Limitation
Not everyone follows the hierarchy in a strict order