Maslows Theory of Human Needs

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Maslows Theory of Human Needs

• Chapter 4

Gram, Mitcham, Mosley, Nasser
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Pages 94-96

• Humans share needs with all other humans, but we
  fulfill them in unique ways.
• The ways you fulfill your needs affect your
  thoughts and behaviors and therefore your
  personality.
• Abraham Maslow (noted psychiatrist)
• - arranged needs in order of their priorities
• - explained the influence of human needs on
  personality

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Human Needs
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Physical Needs

• Have first priority and demand your primary
  consideration.
• These needs are food, water, shelter, clothing,
  sleep, and to some extent, sex.
• Fulfillment is necessary for good health, a state
  of well-being, and the continuation of life.

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Safety and Security

• Humans need to feel safe from physical danger and
  secure in daily routine, so you know what to
  expect from life.
• When you have satisfied these needs, you have the
  courage to experience more of life and to expand
  your personality.
• If your life centers on protecting yourself, you
  personality has little chance to develop.

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Love and Acceptance

• Humans need to feel needed and accepted by
  others.
• Your relationship with your friends and family
  should be secure.
• Your friends and family help you to develop a
  healthy personality.

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Esteem

• In addition to love and acceptance, you need
  esteem (respect and admiration).
• You must respect yourself before you can expect
  others to respect you.
• Friends and family can help you establish self
  esteem.
• After completing this stage, you now have the
  confidence to strive for achievement and
  independence.

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Self-Actualization

• Realization of full potential.
• Combine concern for self with concern for others
  and for society as a whole.
• Strive to be the very best you can be.
• Believe in yourself.
• When self-actualization is complete, you believe
  in yourself and your personality is fully
  developed.
• When all five stages are complete, you are even
  more interested in improving yourself and
  striving to become a better person.