Human Needs
Human Needs
Danita Rowel
Psy/211
August 15, 2013
Dr. Osagie Amayo
Human Needs Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation". Maslow came up with this idea to show human developmental psychology, some which focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. Maslow used the terms Physiological, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence needs to describe the human motivations pattern they generally move through. [pic]Physiological needs are the physical requirements for human survival. Then when that is a success, it goes to individual's safety and security needs which includes: Personal security, financial security, Health and well-being, Safety net against accidents/illness and their adverse impacts. After physiological and safety needs are fulfilled, the third level is belongingness and love. This need is especially strong in childhood and can impact the individual's ability to form and maintain emotionally significant relationships such as friendship, intimacy, family. This need for belonging may overcome the physiological and security needs, depending on the strength of the peer pressure. Esteem presents the typical human desire to be accepted and valued by others. Low self-esteem o may result from imbalances during this level in the hierarchy. Psychological imbalances such as depression can hinder the person from obtaining a higher level of self-esteem or self-respect. Last but not least is Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence needs refers to what a person's full potential is and the realization of that potential. Maslow describes this level as the desire to accomplish everything that one can, to become the most that one can be. With all these balanced out you would have a smooth life. This hierarchy makes sense to me because it’s like a recipe. When mixing ingredients in making a dish, everything needs to
Danita Rowel
Psy/211
August 15, 2013
Dr. Osagie Amayo
Human Needs Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation". Maslow came up with this idea to show human developmental psychology, some which focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. Maslow used the terms Physiological, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence needs to describe the human motivations pattern they generally move through. [pic]Physiological needs are the physical requirements for human survival. Then when that is a success, it goes to individual's safety and security needs which includes: Personal security, financial security, Health and well-being, Safety net against accidents/illness and their adverse impacts. After physiological and safety needs are fulfilled, the third level is belongingness and love. This need is especially strong in childhood and can impact the individual's ability to form and maintain emotionally significant relationships such as friendship, intimacy, family. This need for belonging may overcome the physiological and security needs, depending on the strength of the peer pressure. Esteem presents the typical human desire to be accepted and valued by others. Low self-esteem o may result from imbalances during this level in the hierarchy. Psychological imbalances such as depression can hinder the person from obtaining a higher level of self-esteem or self-respect. Last but not least is Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence needs refers to what a person's full potential is and the realization of that potential. Maslow describes this level as the desire to accomplish everything that one can, to become the most that one can be. With all these balanced out you would have a smooth life. This hierarchy makes sense to me because it’s like a recipe. When mixing ingredients in making a dish, everything needs to