Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a construct in psychology, proposed by Prof Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation", which he subsequently extended to include his observations of humans’ innate curiosity characteristic.

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is predetermined or hard-wired in order of importance. It is often depicted as a pyramid — as shown in the HQR image — consisting of five levels: the lowest level is associated with physiological needs, while the uppermost level is associated with self-actualisation needs, particularly those related to self-identity and greater purpose. Of course, deficiency needs must be met first: once they have been met, human beings seek to satisfy growth needs, which in turn drive personal growth.

Priority 1 – Physiological – Breathing, Food, Water, Sex, Sleep, Homeostasis, Excretion

Priority 2 – Safety – Security of: Body, Employment, Resources, Morality, Family, Health, Property

Priority 3 – Love/Belonging – Friendship, Family, Sexual Intimacy

Priority 4 – Esteem – Self-esteem, Confidence, Achievement, Respect of others, Respect by others

Priority 5 – Self-Actualisation – Morality, Creativity, Spontaneity, Problem Solving, Lack of Prejudice, Acceptance of Facts

The higher priority needs in Maslow’s hierarchy only come into focus when the lower needs in the pyramid are met. Once we have moved upwards to the next level, needs in the lower level no longer appear to be a key priority.

If a lower set of needs is no longer being met, the individual may temporarily re-prioritise those needs by focusing attention on the unfulfilled needs, but will not permanently regress to the lower level, having arrived at a higher level.

For instance, a qualified professional at the esteem level who is diagnosed with cancer will spend a great deal of time concentrating on his health — Physiological needs — but will continue to value his work performance — Esteem needs — and will likely return to work during periods of remission.

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