Maslow's Need-Hierarchy Motivation Theory

MASLOW'S NEED-HIERARCHY M0TIVATION THEORY

MASLOW'S NEED-HIERARCHY MOTIVATION THEORY

LEVELS OF NEEDS MOTIVATION & BEHAVIOR

Level 5 = Self-Actualization
FULFILLMENT OF GOALS & DREAMS
Need for self-fulfillment. Desire to realize your full potential and become the best you are capable of becoming.
Level 5 = Self-Actualization
CREATIVITY
Be a self-starter, have enthusiasm, be creative, be dedicated, enjoy challenges, love to accomplish results!

Level 4 = Self-Esteem
SELF RESPECT & ACCEPTANCE
Need for reputation, prestige, and recognition from others. Contains the desire to feel important, strong and significant.
Level 4 = Self-Esteem
BRAINPOWER
Display your talents and skills, have self-confidence, appreciate attention and recognition from others.

Level 3 = Love & Relationships
COMMUNICATION & RESPONSE
Need to be loved and to love. Includes the desire for affection and belonging.
Level 3 = Love & Relationships
VALIDATION
Join and be active in clubs and groups, be able to talk to others, contribute to society, marry and have a family.

Level 2 = Your Family & Work
SOCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY
Need to be safe from physical and psychological harm in the present and future, and trust in a predictable future.
Level 2 = Your Family & Work
SURVIVAL SKILLS
Work, save for future, improve skills and talents, be responsible, and want an organized predictable world.

Level 1 = Your Body
PHYSICAL SAFETY & SECURITY
Need to stay alive! Biological and cultural imperatives to live. Includes having enough healthy food, air, and water to survive.
Level 1 = Your Body
SURVIVAL SKILLS
Eat, sleep, and take care of your bodily needs, provide for clothing, shelter, comfort, be free from pain.

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LEVELS OF NEEDS	MOTIVATION & BEHAVIOR
Level 5 = Self-Actualization FULFILLMENT OF GOALS & DREAMS Need for self-fulfillment. Desire to realize your full potential and become the best you are capable of becoming.	Level 5 = Self-Actualization CREATIVITY Be a self-starter, have enthusiasm, be creative, be dedicated, enjoy challenges, love to accomplish results!
Level 4 = Self-Esteem SELF RESPECT & ACCEPTANCE Need for reputation, prestige, and recognition from others. Contains the desire to feel important, strong and significant.	Level 4 = Self-Esteem BRAINPOWER Display your talents and skills, have self-confidence, appreciate attention and recognition from others.
Level 3 = Love & Relationships COMMUNICATION & RESPONSE Need to be loved and to love. Includes the desire for affection and belonging.	Level 3 = Love & Relationships VALIDATION Join and be active in clubs and groups, be able to talk to others, contribute to society, marry and have a family.
Level 2 = Your Family & Work SOCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY Need to be safe from physical and psychological harm in the present and future, and trust in a predictable future.	Level 2 = Your Family & Work SURVIVAL SKILLS Work, save for future, improve skills and talents, be responsible, and want an organized predictable world.
Level 1 = Your Body PHYSICAL SAFETY & SECURITY Need to stay alive! Biological and cultural imperatives to live. Includes having enough healthy food, air, and water to survive.	Level 1 = Your Body SURVIVAL SKILLS Eat, sleep, and take care of your bodily needs, provide for clothing, shelter, comfort, be free from pain.