Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Respect

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What motivates humans?
Abraham Maslow believed humans are motivated by Self-actualization needs
unsatisfied needs. When you live up to your full potential, you will have
fulfilled the self-actualization level.
When lower needs are satisfied, higher needs can be
addressed. You have arrived!
People are basically … Self-actualization needs
Trustworthy Some Self Actualizing People from history
Abraham Lincoln
Self-protecting Mahatma Gandhi
Albert Einstein
Self-governing
Five levels of needs Remember that human needs are not constant; they are
Physiological needs fluid and changing with first one, then another, taking
Safety needs priority. What may start as a basic need for food can take
Love needs on social and personal significance. Your care plan as
Esteem needs well as your patience are aimed toward the satisfaction
Self-actualization needs of the patient's needs. He has common needs because he
Physiological needs is a person; he has individual needs because he is
These are basic needs: air, water, food, sleep, sex. unique; he has special needs because he is sick. The
Practical Nurse supplies the help that is required to meet
When these are missing, we feel sick, irritated, pain. the patient's needs during the stressful periods of
hospitalization and recuperation.
We are motivated to address them quickly.
Safety needs Physiological--food, shelter, water, sleep, oxygen.
These needs address our security … Safety--security, stability, order, physical safety.
in a home, in a family, in employment. Love and belonging--affection, identification,
companionship.
When people are stuck at this level, Esteem and recognition--self-esteem, self-respect,
they often turn to religion -- looking prestige, success, esteem of others.
for guidance and support. Self-actualization--self-fulfillment, achieving one's own
Safety needs capabilities.
Personal Security Aesthetic--beauty, harmony, spiritual.
Financial security Relationship Between Levels of Needs.
Health and well- being

Love needs
Everyone has a desire to be loved, to belong to a group,
to be accepted.

We NEED to be NEEDED, or wanted by someone else.

Love needs
Inclusion: part of a group, colleagues, peers, family
,clubs.
Affections : loved and be loved.
Control: Influence over other and self.
Esteem needs
These needs include a feeling of competence and
recognition.

We feel powerful when someone else admires or

respects our accomplishments.
Esteem needs
Confidence