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categories of needs which are physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging
needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs. Maslow also states that as an
individual we need to satisfy our lower level needs before we satisfy our higher set of
needs. This theory also points us to have a greater balance of our needs between many
priorities we encountered.
physiological needs are I have shelter, clothes, air to breathe, food, and water. Safety
needs I live in a very secure environment and also I have my family who always protects
me. Love and belonging needs I love my family and friends and I believe they love me. I
don’t have many friends, but I am grateful to have them. In fact, without my friends and
family, I feel like I’m empty. Esteem needs I am comfortable with who I am and I believe
I have the respect of my friends and family. Lastly, self-actualization needs I enjoy
help us to understand our goals, plans, and experience in our life. We can also apply this
theory in our school, home, or workplace to determine how this theory motivates us