TERM OF THE DAY Maslows hierarchy of needs Motivation theory which suggests five interdependent levels of basic human needs (motivators) that must be satisfied in a strict sequence starting with the lowest level. Physiological needs for survival (to stay alive and reproduce) and security (to feel safe) are the most fundamental and most pressing needs. They are followed by social needs (for love and belonging) and self-esteem needs (to feel worthy, respected, and have status). The final and highest level needs are self-actualization needs (self-fulfillment and achievement). Its underlying theme is that human beings are wanting beings: as they satisfy one need the next emerges on its own and demands satisfaction ... and so on until the need for self-actualization that, by its very ... Learn more about this term Usage Example The lowest level of Maslows hierarchy of needs is physiological because it theorizes that nothing else is important if the basic needs of survival (i.e. food, water) are not met.
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