Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

 

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  • Lower level needs are arranged in a hierarchy
  • Physiological needs (e.g., food, water, oxygen, and adequate body temperature)
  • Safety/security needs (e.g., physical security, stability, dependency, protection, and freedom from threats such as war, assault, and terrorism)
  • Belongingness and love needs (e.g., friendship, sex, spouse, children, family or social groups)
  • Esteem needs (e.g., to be able to appreciate oneself and be appreciated and respected by others)
  • Cognitive needs
  • Aesthetic/Beauty needs
  • Self-actualization (e.g., the full realization of one's potential and abilities in life)

 

What would be your definition of a person who has attained self-actualization or fulfillment? On the next page are Maslow's characteristics so you will know when you have reached that height.


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