A Theory of Human Motivation Who is Maslow? A Theory of Human Motivation 1908-1970

We’ll come back to him…

But first let’s talk about authors…

The Author’s Purpose Stories are often written for more than just our Entertainment… they can also be created to teach us or show us something… Or convince us of something that the author feels is important.

Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed. When we read, it is important for us to understand "why the piece was written"

The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government. When we read, it is important for us to understand "why the piece was written"

It's New. It's Refreshing. It's Slurpy Soda It's New! It's Refreshing! It's Slurpy Soda! This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today! When we read, it is important for us to understand "why the piece was written"

The Author’s Purpose Many authors write in order to entertain people and make them laugh. Authors also write to persuade or convince their readers to believe in something. Sometimes authors write to inform or to try to teach you about something.

The Author’s Purpose As a reader we should be paying attention to what the author is doing… And to what they want from us… To Entertain? to Persuade? to Inform?

A Theory of Human Motivation …now back to Maslow! A Theory of Human Motivation 1908-1970

The “Hierarchy of Needs” is a theory proposed by Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation”. Theories of human developmental psychology focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. “Maslow’s Hierarchy” describes the pattern that human motivations generally move through. Maslow’s Hierarchy

Maslow’s Hierarchy

Maslow’s Hierarchy

How does it work? Physiological Hierarchy of Needs A person starts at the bottom of the hierarchy (pyramid) and will initially seek to satisfy basic needs (e.g. food, sleep, health.)

How does it work? Physiological Needs Hierarchy of Needs Once these physiological needs have been satisfied, they are no longer a motivator. the individual moves up to the next level

How does it work? Safety Needs Hierarchy of Needs Safety needs at work could include physical safety (e.g. shelter, protective clothing) as well as protection against unemployment, loss of income through sickness etc)

Social Needs / Belonging How does it work? Social Needs / Belonging Hierarchy of Needs Social needs recognize that most people want to belong to a group. These would include the need for love and belonging

How does it work? Esteem Needs Hierarchy of Needs Esteem needs are about being given recognition for a job well done. They reflect the fact that many people seek the esteem and respect of others.

Self-Actualization Needs How does it work? Self-Actualization Needs Hierarchy of Needs Self-actualization is about how people think about themselves - this is often measured by the extent of success and/or challenge at work

A Theory of Human Motivation How about… Why Maslow? A Theory of Human Motivation 1908-1970

Understanding Characters Motivation plays a big role in why characters, (and people) do what they do… If we can understand that we can start to understand the decisions people make… *AKA understanding different perspectives

Understanding Characters For the most part, physiological needs are obvious – they are the literal requirements for human survival. If these requirements are not met, the human body simply cannot continue to function. Physiological needs are the most prepotent of all the other needs. Therefore, the human that lacks food, love, esteem, or safety would consider the greatest of his/her needs to be food.

Understanding Characters The individual's awareness of first, second, and third person perspectives, and of each one's input needs and output needs, moves through a general pattern that is basically the same as Maslow's described pattern.