1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

2. Abraham Maslow  Developed hierarchy in 1954.  Describes individual motivation and the human condition.

3. Survival Needs  Base of pyramid must be established before proceeding to higher levels.  Physiological, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Self-esteem.  Individual cannot survive without meeting these needs.  Long-term deprivation can cripple/lead to psychosis.

4. Personal Needs  Mid-level tier of the pyramid relates to those of the individual.  Need to know and understand others and one’s self.  Aesthetic need relates to one’s purpose and the meaning of life.

5. Wisdom and Transcendence  Upper tier of pyramid relates to fulfillment and realization of individual and others’ abilities as well as needs.  Connection with something beyond the ego, and endurance beyond one’s own physical life.

6. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Credits  Graphic and information from: Huitt, W. “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.” In Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, CA: Valdosta State University, 2004. Retrieved [January, 2007] from, http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/regsys/mas low.html. http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/regsys/mas low.html http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/regsys/mas low.html  Slide show by Mr. Paul Rohrbaugh, for use in 1501 Introduction to Education, Beeghly College of Education, YSU, 2007.