Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow 1908 1970

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow (1908 -1970)

Maslow’s Assumptions Human nature is basically good, not evil v Normal human development involves the actualization of this inherent goodness v

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Self-Actualization v Esteem v Love v Safety v Physiological v

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs MASLOW EMPHASIZES NEED FOR SELF ACTUALIZATION IS A HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL’S PRIME MOTIVATION SELF-ACTUALIZATION MEANS: REALIZING ONE’S POTENTIAL BECOMING ALL ONE IS CAPABLE OF BECOMING

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs NEED SELFACTUALIZATION ESTEEM NEEDS LOVE, AFFECTION, AND BELONGINGNESS NEEDS SAFETY NEEDS PHYSIOLOGICAL OR SURVIVAL NEEDS

Maslow’s Definition of a Self-actualized Person Has no mental illness v Satisfied in basic needs v Fully exploited talents v Motivated by values v

Some Characteristics of Self-actualizing persons v v v Superior perception of reality Increased acceptance of self, of others, and of nature Increased freedom Increased detachment and desire for privacy Greater freshness of appreciation and richness of emotional reaction

Some Characteristics of Self-actualizing persons. . . Increased autonomy and resistance to conformity v Higher frequency of peak experiences v Increased identification with the human species v Improved interpersonal experiences v More democratic character structure v High levels of creativity v