1. Maslow’s Theory
Maslow’s theory maintains that a person does not feel a higher need until the needs of the current level have been satisfied. Maslow's basic needs are as follows:

2. Basic Human Needs Physiological Needs Food Air Water Clothing
*If these needs aren’t met, they will control your behavior.
Physiological Needs

3. Safety Needs Protection Stability Pain Avoidance Routine/Order
Safety and Security
Protection
Stability
Pain Avoidance
Routine/Order
.*These needs consist of staying away from harm, secure employment, and health.
Safety Needs

4. Love and Belonging Social Needs Affection Acceptance Inclusion
*You need to find people that accept you for who you are so that you can identify with someone.
Social Needs

5. Social Needs The desire to belong We want to be needed
We want to be accepted
We need to feel loved by others

6. Esteem Esteem Needs Self-Respect Self-Esteem Respected by Others
*When we have mastered this level, we don’t have to impress others. We are comfortable with ourselves.
Esteem Needs

7. Esteem Needs Two types Admiration has to do with the need for power
Competency
Attention and recognition
Admiration has to do with the need for power
Self-Concept comes into play
How I see myself + how I think other see me

8. Self-Actualization Achieve full potential Fulfillment
They live simple, ordered lives.
They have characteristics of goodness, truthfulness, and beauty.
They are independent and resist conforming to culture.
Very few people reach this stage.
Self-Actualization

9. Self-Actualization
Summary
Esteem
Belonging
Physiological
Safety

10. Concept
You have to meet your needs at each level before you can progress to higher levels.
Once your lower level needs are met, you are no longer motivated by them.