1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs*
07/16/96
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Preston High School
World Issues
CGW 4UI *

2. Maslow’s Theory
“We each have a hierarchy of needs that ranges from "lower" to "higher." As lower needs are fulfilled there is a tendency for other, higher needs to emerge.”
Daniels, 2004

3. Maslow’s Theory
Maslow’s theory maintains that a person does not feel a higher need until the needs of the current level have been satisfied. Maslow's basic needs are as follows:

4. Basic Human Needs
Food
Air
Water
Clothing
Sex
Physiological Needs

5. Safety Needs Protection Stability Pain Avoidance Routine/Order
Safety and Security
Protection
Stability
Pain Avoidance
Routine/Order
Safety Needs

6. Love and Belonging
Affection
Acceptance
Inclusion
Social Needs

7. Esteem
Esteem Needs
Self-Respect
Self-Esteem
Respected by Others

8. Self-Actualization
Achieve full potential
Fulfillment

9. Self-Actualization
Summary
Esteem
Belonging
Physiological
Safety

10. SO WHAT? In what ways are the creature’s needs not fulfilled?
Go through each category and explain why or why not the Creature has met these needs.

11. References
A.H. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. (n.d.). Information accessed May 16, 2004, from
Daniels, V. (2004, March). Notes on Abraham Maslow. Information accessed May 18, 2004, from
Warder, D. (n.d.). What is Abraham Maslow's theory of motivation and is it useful to the field of education? Teaching Portfolio. Information accessed May 16, 2004, from