Abraham Maslow And The Hierarchy Of Needs

The hierarchy of need suggests that people are motivated to pursue increasingly complex needs. 

Once more basic needs are fulfilled, people are then motivated by more psychological and emotional needs.

At the peak of the hierarchy is the need for self-actualiz...

The theory of Maslow represents itself as a pyramid that explains the levels of needs.

• The lowest and first one is physical needs such as water, food, and air. 
• Second, come safety and security needs. 
• Third comes the need for relationships, friendships, and love. 

The first half of the 20th century was dominated by psychoanalysis and behaviorism. In the second half, a new school of thought, known as humanistic psychology, emerged. It is also referred to as the "third force" and emphasizes conscious experiences.

• Psychologist Carl Rogers is cons...