Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Bryan Criff Everest University Abram Maslow was a social psychologist who defined and described five stages of basic needs that humans thrive on and are motivated by. He proposed that we communicate to reach the range of these human needs. According to Maslow, our basic needs must be satisfied before we can focus on those that are more abstract. The five stages of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs are: physiological needs, safety needs, belonging needs, self-esteem needs, and self-actualization needs. By us looking into the concepts and gaining knowledge and understanding of these stages, we can also apply them to our daily life experiences. Physiological needs or physical needs are our basic level needs. These are our necessary needs for survival. Without these needs other needs are meaningless and we can’t move upscale. Our appetite and body plays a role in this level. Without certain elements, proteins, calcium, nutrients, and water, how can we progress or live on to develop other needs. If these needs and others go unsatisfied, all others may become nonexistent. Once these needs are fulfilled we can then start moving up the pyramid to fulfill other needs. The second stage is safety needs or security needs. The things that falls in this category are safe and secure housing, protection from crime, and harsh weather. We can find relevant resources to protect ourselves. For example, if we plan to move we can research online the area of interest and see what the crime rate is in the neighborhood. We can make sure our house is safe by setting security alarms. We can listen to the news or media for updates. We can take extra precaution with the weather update, in case of a tornado or hurricane. Mother Nature has its ways and we as humans have to be ready and prepared for the danger that might occur. We have to use every mean necessary to
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