The Theory of Human Motivation by Abraham Maslow Eero Ringmäe 010636IAPM
Abraham Maslow 1908 – 1970 A descendant of Russian Jews in USA Well-known psychologist Brought the ‘human’ back to psychology Best known for his ‘hierarchy of needs’
Forces of psychology Psychoanalysis (sub-consciousness) Behaviorism (behavior can be studied and explained) Humanism (the human dimension of psychology) Transpersonal psychology (hippie psychology)
Hierarchy of human needs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs
D-needs and B-needs Basic needs (D = deficit) Higher need (B = being) physiological safety beloning esteem Higher need (B = being) self actualization What a man can be, he must be!
Physiological needs Homeostasis oxygen water protein salt, sugar, calcium ... In Maoist China the most basic need was belonging
Safety, love and esteem Stability, structure, order Community, affection Status, dignity, reputation Once the D-needs are satisfied they are no longer motivating.
Beyond basic needs What a man can be, he must be! Self-actualization, being need Depends on the satisfication of D-needs Never fully satisfied
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