Abraham MaslowBy: Amanda Bohlmann

BioBorn April 1, 1908 in Brooklyn,

New YorkAttended City College of New YorkMarried Bertha Goodman against

parents wishesMoved to Wisconsin University

and studied Psychology Taught at Brooklyn College after

collegeDied in 1970 of a heart attack

HIERARCHY OF NEEDS 1970 MODEL

a set of basic needs for survival and safety to the need for self-actualization that motivate human behavior as identified by Abraham

Maslow.

Physiological Needs

Safety Needs

Belongingness and Love Needs

Esteem Needs

Cognitive Needs

Aesthetic Needs

Self- Actualization Need

Deficiency Needs

Being (Growth)

Needs

Deficiency Needs

Physiological Needs- needs for oxygen, water, protein, salt, calcium and other vitamins & minerals

Safety Needs- seek safe circumstances, stability and protection

Belongingness and Love Needs- need for friendships, relationships and even sense of community

Esteem NeedsLower Esteem: need for fame, glory,

appreciation, & appreciationHigher Esteem: need for self-respect

such as confidence, mastery, independence and freedom

Cognitive NeedsNeed to know and understand

Aesthetic NeedsNeed to find beauty and form

Self- Actualization NeedsBecoming the complete “you”Comfortable being alone

Being Needs

How Teachers Use The InformationUsed to structure lessons & create

classroom environment

Ideal to meet as many needs as possible with students

Teacher has to understand what to do with a student whose physiological needs are not already met

Method of Philosophy

HUMANISTIC

PSYCHOLOGY

(Personal Freedom, Choice & Responsablity)

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