The Humanist Perspective

Question 1

Maslows theory of human need

Answer 1

Maslow stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs. When one need is fulfilled, the person seeks to fulfil the next needs. He came up with the 'hierarchy of needs'; 
Physical needs (food water shelter), safety needs ( secure and safe environment), love and belonging, self esteem needs and self actualisation (using talents and abilities to the full). A person moves up the hierarchy. 
Self-actualisation; a person becomes free to explore their creativity and pitential. They are free from the deficit pressures that restrict lives.

Question 2

How could the hierarchy of needs be met in a resi home?

Answer 2

Care worker should promote rights and beliefs although they may follow strict guidelines also encourage them to make decisions for themselves.

Confidentiality is v important for trust building and will meet a sense of belonging and self esteem

Give appropriate examples of basic needs

Creativity could encourage self actualisation