Satisfaction of Needs

Question 1

MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

Answer 1

1. Self- Actualization
2. Esteem
3. Love/Belonging
4. Safety
5. Physiological

Maslow presented that basic needs (food, water) must be satisfied before people can address higher needs (achievement)

Question 2

SELF-ACTUALIZATION

Answer 2

• pinnacle of Maslow’s theory
• this state occurs when people achieve their own best self
• people are living up to their potential + are truly happy

Question 3

PROBLEM WITH MASLOW’S NEED HIERARCHY

Answer 3

• lacks empirical support (self actualization might not be a requirement for happiness)
• ranking of needs is not simple/universal