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Basic Human Needs

Basic Human Needs. Abraham Maslow. Famous Psychologist Most known for his theory of basic human needs. He theorized that a specific series of needs must be met for a person to be HEALTHY. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs. Self Fullfillment.

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Basic Human Needs

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  1. Basic Human Needs

  2. Abraham Maslow • Famous Psychologist • Most known for his theory of basic human needs. • He theorized that a specific series of needs must be met for a person to be HEALTHY

  3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Self Fullfillment Self Esteem Needs Love & Belonging Needs Safety Needs Physiological Needs

  4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Physiological Needs Need to satisfy, hunger, thirst, sleep Need to have medical care, etc...

  5. Physiological Needs(physical needs) • This is the foundation of the pyramid – Maslow’s theory proposes that humans must have their most basic physical needs met in order to move on to other needs. • This level includes things like – food, water, clean air, temperature, sleep, medical needs, • If a person is hungry, sick, sleep deprived, etc.. They are not able to begin to meet the next level of needs and become stuck here – just trying to survive

  6. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Safety Needs Need to be secure, safe, out of danger, free from harm, financial security, trust in those around them

  7. Safety Needs • If someone’s physical needs are met, then they move to this level. • Safety includes feeling secure – free from danger and harm, and feeling safe with the people around you. • If a person does not ever feel safe – they live on high alert and are not able to move onto the next level of needs.

  8. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Love & Belonging Needs Need to belong - be accepted, to matter, to be loved, companionship, friendship

  9. Love/BelongingSocial Needs • Once a person’s physical needs and needs for safety are met then they are able to focus on this level • The need to feel loved, to feel like you belong, are part of a group and are important to people, to have friends and to feel loved and give love • If a person is able to feel that they are loved and that they belong, then they can move to the next level…

  10. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Self Esteem Needs Need to be recognized as special, valuable, known and appreciated, to feel confident

  11. Self-Esteem Needs • We all need to feel valuable and important and have confidence in who they are. • For many people the self esteem needs won’t be fully fulfilled, for some they will move beyond self esteem to the next level…

  12. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Self Fullfillment living at our highest potential, your true self, feel you have a purpose in life

  13. Self Fulfillment Needs • A person who is able to fill the need of self fulfillment will be able to live to their full potential, to live as though they have a purpose in life and to be truly themselves.

  14. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Self Fullfillment living at our highest potential, your true self, feel you have a purpose in life Self Esteem Needs Need to be recognized as special, valuable, known and appreciated, to feel confident Love & Belonging Needs Need to belong - be accepted, to matter, to be loved, companionship, friendship Safety Needs Need to be secure, safe, out of danger, free from harm, financial security, trust in those around them Physiological Needs Need to satisfy, hunger, thirst, sleep Need to have medical care, etc...

  15. I AM ME! I am Known I am OK! I BELONG! I am Part of a Group! I feel SAFE enough I am Comfortable enough now...

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