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Basic needs - & - Metaneeds...
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5/15/2009 8:48 AM
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(Basic-&-metaneeds integrated & unified holistically, integrally w/ metaneeds, without exception, the key to Self-actualization...) An interpretation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, represented as a pyramid with the more basic needs at the bottom.[1]
Physiological needs are to do with the maintenance of the human body. If we are unwell, then little else matters until we recover.
· Safety needs are about putting a roof over our heads and keeping us from harm. If we are rich, strong and powerful, or have good friends, we can make ourselves safe.
· Belonging needs introduce our tribal nature. If we are helpful and kind to others they will want us as friends.
· Esteem needs are for a higher position within a group. If people respect us, we have greater power.
· Self-actualization needs are to 'become what we are capable of becoming', which would our greatest achievement.
Three more needs
These are the needs that are most commonly discussed and used. In fact Maslow later added three more needs by splitting two of the above five needs.
Between esteem and self-actualization needs was added:
· Need to know and understand, which explains the cognitive need of the academic.
· The need for aesthetic beauty, which is the emotional need of the artist.
Self-actualization was divided into:
· Self-actualization, which is realizing one's own potential, as above.
· Transcendence, which is helping others to achieve their potential
Hierarchy of Needs
diagram, based on
Maslow's theory
Biological and Physiological needs
basic life needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep, etc.
Safety needs
protection, security, order, law, limits, stability, etc.
Aesthetic needs
beauty, balance, form, etc.
Cognitive needs
knowledge, meaning, self-awareness
Esteem needs
achievement, status, responsibility, reputation
Belongingness and Love needs
family, affection, relationships, work group, etc.
Self-actualization
personal growth, self-fulfilment
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