Abraham Maslow argued that all needs could be grouped into two main classes: deficiency and growth.

• Deficiency needs are motivated by a lack of satisfaction, such as the lack of food, safety, affection, belonging, or self-esteem. The higher the need, the more we chan...

Humanistic theories of personality, such as those proposed by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, emphasize the inherent goodness and potential for growth in individuals. These theories focus on self-actualization, personal growth, and the pursuit of fulfillment and meaning in life.

Human beings are always moving towards growth, either positive or negative (backward growth).

If we do not provide constant nourishment to our body and mind, we will become stagnant, stale and in danger of withering away.