Question

What is the basic idea behind Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? Explain with suitable examples.

Answer 1

The basic idea behind Maslow's hierarchy of needs:

• Abraham Maslow, a human psychologist proposed a hierarchy based on human needs and arranged in a sequence from primitive to human.
• Psychological needs: These are basic needs for survival such as hunger, thirst.
• Safety needs: These are needs to get rid out of any real and imaginary both physical and psychological nature.
• Belongingness: One can't live alone and needs others company.
• Esteem needs: Individuals should develop a sense of self worth should fulfill his belonging needs.
• Self-actualization: These people knows their fullest potential.