AP Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological Needs

Basic needs that need to be satisfied first. Things such as food, water, clothing, and shelter

Safety Needs

People seek for personal security, job security, financial safety, and general life stability

Love and Belonging

Individuals seek friendships with their friends and family. Intimacy is important andindividuals seek to build a sense of belonging

Esteem

Individuals develop self-esteem for themselves, respect for others, and independence

Self-Actualization

Individuals seek answers to large life questions. Individuals are motivated to understand their own identity and the world around them

Maslow’s theory

People who have fulfilled the first four levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs can focus on expanding their knowledge and pursuing new opportunities. Where people who do not have the first levels fulfilled need to focus on fulfilling their basic needs first

Collectivism

is an ideology or tradition of supporting and promoting the group, family, or society over the individual.

individualism

is when the focus is on the individual and a person’s identity is independent from the group, family, or society

Collectivist cultures

often have a person’s self-concept connected with belonging to the group or society.

individualistic cultures

focus on an individual's achievement, with their self-concept being more independent from the larger group