The five levels of the Maslow's Hierarchy
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Needs lower down in the hierarchy must be satisfied before individuals can attend to needs higher up. From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization. 1 Physiological need These are biological requirements for Human survival, e.g., Air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sex, sleep. If these needs are not satisfied the human body cannot function optimally. Maslow considered physiological needs the most important as all the other needs become secondary until these needs are met. 2. Safety needs protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear. 3. Love and belongingness needs After Physiological and Safety Needs Have Been Fulfilled,...