1. Maslow’s Theory

2. Background Information
Abraham Harold Maslow was born on April 1, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York.
The first of seven children, he was the son of Samuel and Rose Maslow.
His parents were Jewish immigrants from Russia who were poor and uneducated.
He was unhappy and lonesome throughout the majority of his childhood. 

3. Background Information
Maslow enrolled at the City College of New York (CCNY) at age 17
In an effort to appease his father, he registered for evening classes at the Brooklyn Law School in 1926.

4. Background Information
On December 31, 1928, Abraham Maslow married Bertha Goodman, his longtime sweetheart and first cousin
He was 20 years old while Bertha was 19
The couple had two daughters, Ann and Ellen
They remained happily married until his death in 1970

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

6. Physiological Needs
The need for food, water, clothing and necessities to support life

7. Safety Needs The need for safety Bodily Employment Resources Health
Family

8. Love & Belonging Needs The need to be loved and belonged to
Romantically
Friendships
Family

9. Esteem Needs The need to have high self-esteem Confidence
Respect (for and from others)
Acheivement

10. Self-Actualization Highest level on the hierarchy
Not easily reached, most people never get to this point
Full acceptance of one’s life
Creativity
Morality
Lack of judgement and prejudice