Maslow

Question 1

who developed a hierarchy of needs?

Answer 1

Maslow (1943)

Question 2

why did maslow devise the hierarchy?

Answer 2

to show how human needs can be prioritised and categorised

Question 3

what did maslow believe?

Answer 3

he believed we spend our lives trying to reach the top of the hierarchy but hardly anyone ever gets there

Question 4

Maslow believe once people have achieved all their previous needs in the hierarchy they are ready for what?

Answer 4

self - actualisation

Question 5

Maslow came up with a list of characteristics that self actualised people may show these include:

Answer 5

a strong sense of self awareness
a fully accepting view of themselves
the ability to deal with uncertainty and unknown
a strong sense of creativity

Question 6

what did maslow believe self-actualisation be measured using?

Answer 6

‘peak experiences’

these are times where people feel wonder and euphoria towards the world around them

Question 7

what is the hierarchy of needs from bottom to top?

Answer 7

1. psychological needs relating to survival
2. need for safety
3. need for love and belonging
4. need for esteem
5. self actualisation