Maslows Hierarchy of Needs What is his theory

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

What is his theory? O A motivational theory in Psychology that argues that while people aim to meet basic needs, they seek to meet successively higher needs in the form of a pyramid O The first four levels are Physiological needs O The top level is Growth Needs O People change levels throughout life O Teachers use this theory in classrooms

PHYSIOLOGICA L O Air O Food O Water O Sleep O Any factor twds HOMEOSTASIS SAFETY O Security of environment O Employment O Resources O Health O Stability O Freedom from fear

Love/Belonging Esteem O Love O Confidence O Friendship O Self-esteem O Intimacy O Achievement O Family O Respect O Independence O Self-respect

Self. Actualization O Morality O Creativity O Problem solving O Self-fulfillment O Personal growth O Realizing personal potential

Characteristics of Self. Actualizers O Perceive reality efficiently O Accept themselves and others for what they are O Highly creative O Problem-centered (not self-centered) O Concerned for welfare of humanity O Capable of deep appreciation of basic life- experience O Strong moral/ethical standards O Deep satisfying interpersonal relationships with a few people

Behavior leading to Self. Actualization O Taking responsibility and working hard O Being honest with self and others O Being prepared to be unpopular if your views do not coincide with majority O Identifying your defenses and having courage to give them up