Maslows Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs

Definition
Each individual has unique characteristics, but certain needs are common to all people. A need is something that is desirable, useful or necessary. Human needs are physiologic and psychological conditions that an individual must meet to achieve a state of health or well-being.

Physiologic
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Oxygen Fluids Nutrition Body temperature Elimination Rest and sleep Sex

Safety and Security

1. Physical safety 2. Psychological safety 3. The need for shelter and freedom from harm and danger

Love and belonging

1. 2. 3. 4. The need to love and be loved The need to care and to be cared for. The need for affection: to associate or to belong The need to establish fruitful and meaningful relationships with people, institution, or organization

Self-Esteem Needs
1. 2. 3. 4. Self-worth Self-identity Self-respect Body image

Self-Actualization Needs
1. 2. 3. 4. The The The The need need need need to learn, create and understand or comprehend for harmonious relationships for beauty or aesthetics for spiritual fulfillment

Characteristics of Basic Human Needs

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Needs are universal. Needs may be met in different ways Needs may be stimulated by external and internal factor Priorities may be deferred Needs are interrelated

Maslows Characteristics of a Self-Actualized Person

1. Is realistic, sees life clearly and is objective about his or her observations 2. Judges people correctly 3. Has superior perception, is more decisive 4. Has a clear notion of right or wrong 5. Is usually accurate in predicting future events 6. Understands art, music, politics and philosophy 7. Possesses humility, listens to others carefully 8. Is dedicated to some work, task, duty or vocation 9. Is highly creative, flexible, spontaneous, courageous, and willing to make mistakes 10. Is open to new ideas 11. Is self-confident and has self-respect 12. Has low degree of self-conflict; personality is integrated 13. Respect self, does not need fame, and possesses a feeling of self-control 14. Is highly independent, desires privacy 15. Can appear remote or detached 16. Is friendly, loving and governed more by inner directives than by society 17. Can make decisions contrary to popular opinion 18. Is problem centered rather than self-centered 19. Accepts the world for what it is