Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs

Introduction

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs is a 5-tier model of human needs.
• Lower-level needs must be met before higher levels can be achieved.
• The higher the level, the more difficult it may be to meet these needs.
• Levels may not be fixed as everyone’s needs are different.
• Our behavior is motivated by multiple needs at the same time.

Physiological Needs

• Necessary for life.
• If physiological needs are not met, death will occur.
• Most important of all needs.

Safety and Security

• People want to feel secure in their environment.
• Free from anxiety and fear.
• People want to experience order, predictability, and control in their lives.

Love and Belonging

• Human emotional need for interpersonal relationships
• Social acceptance, friendship, and to be loved.
• Want to be part of a group.

Self-Esteem

• Feeling important and valued.
• Two categories:
  • Esteem for oneself
  • Reputation or respect from others

Self-Actualization

• Confident
• Willing to help others
• Difficult to achieve and maintain consistency.