1. Who is Abraham Maslow Psychologist Studied human emotion & behaviors
Believes everyone's decisions are based on basic human need
Created Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Includes the following stages of need:
Physical Need
Safety Need
Social Need
Esteem Need
Meeting all of these needs results in Self Actualization: the achievement of the best you can be

2. The achievement of the best a person can be
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
SELF ACTUALIZATION
The achievement of the best a person can be
ESTEEM NEED
The need to set and achieve goals
SOCIAL NEED
The need for love and affection
SAFETY NEED
The need for shelter and protection from danger
PHYSICAL NEED
The need for food and water

3. physical The need for Food, Water, & Rest/Sleep Who or What?
play a major role in fulfilling your physical needs?
You
Mom
Dad
Job
What is a “worst case scenario” that could result in this need not being fulfilled?

4. safety The need to feel safe from harm & protected from Danger
Who or What?
Play a major role in fulfilling your safety needs
Security alarm
Parents
Dog
Locks on Doors
What is a circumstance that could negatively impact ones ability to “feel safe” & fulfill this basic need?

5. social The need for love, acceptance, & affection Who or what?
Play a major role in fulfilling your social needs?
Parents
Siblings
Extended Family
Peers
Teachers
Co-workers
What is an example of something that could occur in one’s life that negatively influences their ability to fulfill their social needs?

6. esteem
The need to have self respect along with the ability to set and achieve goals
Why would achieving goals impact the way you view and respect yourself?
Who or What?
Plays a role in fulfilling your esteem needs
Grades in school
Accomplishments (getting your drivers license)
Getting & maintain a job
Extracurricular activities/athletics
Involvement in non-school related organizations
What would someone's life look like (example) if they were unable to fulfill their esteem needs?

7. Self actualization The achievement of the best a person could be
Once you have reached Self Actualization do you maintain it for the rest of your life?
What could occur in ones life that might effect one’s ability to maintain self actualization?
Death of a loved one
Job loss
Divorce
New Baby
Marriage
College Graduation
Revisit your list of 10 needs from the bell ringer and identify which level of Maslow’s each one fits into.

8. The achievement of the best a person can be
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
SELF ACTUALIZATION
The achievement of the best a person can be
ESTEEM NEED
The need to set and achieve goals
SOCIAL NEED
The need for love and affection
SAFETY NEED
The need for shelter and protection from danger
PHYSICAL NEED
The need for food and water

9. SELF ESTEEM The confidence and worth that you feel about yourself.
Self Perceptions are ever changing
Individuals who influence your self esteem:
Parents
Teachers
Peers
You are in control of your self esteem

10. Four Elements For Positive Self-Esteem
Recognizing and Accepting Strengths
Classroom, athletics, job, church, activities, hobbies, music, computers, etc.
What are your strengths?
Creating a Sense of Belonging
Surround yourself with positive, supportive people
Who or what gives you a sense of belonging?
Be content and grateful
Accepting your role in your life, job, family etc.
What qualities in life are you grateful for?
Having Positive Role Models
Picking individuals in your life to surround yourself around, along with looking up to
Who are your role models?

11. Getting to Know you and your strengths
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