Friday, 23 September 2011

Maslows, Hierarchy of needs



This diagram shows "Maslows, hierarchy of needs." It is a theory of needs portrayed as a pyramid with the largest and most fundamental levels of needs at the bottom, and the need for self-actualization at the top.
The bottom level is Physiological, this explains the essentials of living such as breathing, food, water, sex,sleep, homeostasis and excretion.
The next level is Safety, this explains security of the body, employment,resources, morality, the family, health and property.
The next level is Love/belonging, this explains friendship, family and sexual intimacy.
The next level is esteem needs, this explains achievement, status, responsibility and reputation.
The next level is Cognitive needs explaining knowledge, meaning and self awareness.
The next level is Aesthetic needs, explaining beauty and balance.
The next level is Self Actualization which explains personal growth and self fulfilment.
The top level is Transcendence which explains helping others to self actualise.

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