Maslow Physical Development

Meredith, Jeff, Gerome & Maddi

April 1 1908- June 8 1970, Brooklyn, NY Studied 1937-1951 in Brooklyn College He based his lifelong research on mental

health & human potential He came up with the theory of Physical

Development Professor at the Brandeis University from

1951-1969

Abraham Maslow

From paper A Theory ofHuman Motivation (1943),first proposed the hierarchyof needs

The Physical Development Theory

Morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts

Self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others

Friendship, family, sexual intimacy

Security of: body, employment, resources, morality, the family, health, property

Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion

Self Actualisatio

n

Esteem

Love/ belonging

Safety Needs

Physiological Needs

Physiological Needs Safety Needs Love/ belonging Esteem Self Actualisation

Application of Theory

Physiological Needs◦ literal requirements of human survival. Without

meeting these requirements, the human body cannot possibly continue to function

Safety Needs◦ the individual’s safety needs take precedence and

dominate behaviour. Love / belonging

◦ friendship, intimacy, family.◦ the need to feel wanted and accepted

Application of Theory cont.

Esteem◦ factors of self esteem- the need to feel respected,

have self respect, to respect others Self Actualisation

◦ “being” need- doesn’t apply to everyone◦ instinctual needs of a human to make the most of

their ability. ◦ what a man can be, he must be

Application of Theory cont.

Maslow has very good points, that he believes would help most people achieve becoming a self actualising person starting from younger ages. For example, he believes the ways of school education are getting in the way of children getting to the point of self actualisation in their lives. That education should have a different approach. – These ideas are good, but are not realistic in the long run, there is still a need for education, there are some things you can’t teach children, and it is for them to experience themselves later in life.

Critique of Theory

Maslow’s theory has helped us understand the factors in which humans need to satisfy in every day life to be healthy and physically empowered.

For example: By achieving goals like belonging, we can know where we belong in society, and who we can trust, which becomes apart of our safety.

Contributions to Understanding and Development