Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Notes Flashcards
What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
A theory of motivation that explains how our needs contribute to motivating actions and behaviors, with universal needs ranked in a hierarchy.
How are needs ranked in Maslow’s Hierarchy?
are ranked from most basic and influential to higher levels of fulfillment. As one need is satisfied, a higher need emerges.
What are Physiological Needs?
The most basic needs essential for survival, including water, food, and shelter.
What are Safety & Security Needs?
Needs for security, stability, protection, and freedom from fear, leading to behaviors aimed at reducing danger and increasing safety.
What are Love & Belonging Needs?
Needs for love, affection, and a sense of belonging, emerging after physiological and safety needs are met.
What are Esteem Needs?
Needs for self-respect, self-esteem, attention, achievement, and appreciation. Lack of these needs can lead to an inferiority complex.
What is the Need for Self-Actualization?
The need to become everything one is capable of being, achieving full potential, finding meaning in life, and living a fulfilling life.
What are some characteristics of self-actualizing individuals according to Maslow?
Keen sense of reality, view problems as challenges, need for privacy, independence in judgment, non-conformity, social compassion, acceptance of others, and comfort with oneself.
How does Maslow’s theory relate to health behavior?
Understanding and addressing needs at various levels can impact motivation and behaviors related to health and well-being.
What are some ways to reach self-actualization?
Self-discovery, honesty, listening to one’s own tastes, and using intelligence to pursue personal goals.
How is self-actualization measured?
tools like the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI), Personal Orientation Dimensions (POD), and the Self-Actualization Scale (SAS), which assess attitudes, values, and personal characteristics.
What are the five factors or groupings of items used to measure self-actualization?
Autonomy, self-direction, self-acceptance, self-esteem, freedom of expression of emotions, trust and responsibility in relationships, and ability to handle life’s undesirable aspects.
What are some challenges with measuring self-actualization?
theoretical speculation, impact of society and culture, and concerns about psychometrics and reliability.
What is the order of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, from the most basic to the most advanced
- Physiological Needs
- Safety & Security Needs
- Love & Belonging Needs
- Esteem Needs
- Self-Actualization Needs
What’s considered a deficiency needs according to Maslow, from the most basic to the most advanced
1.Physiological Needs
2. Safety & Security Needs
3. Love & Belonging Needs
4. Esteem Needs
