Hierarchy of Needs
What's the lowest level of the pyramid?
Physiological
True or False?
Is self-actualization different for everyone?
TRUE
Who was Maslow influenced by?
He was heavily influenced by Gestalt psychologist Max Wertheimer and anthropologist Ruth Benedict.
Who were the founders of humanistic psychology?
Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
What are three safety needs?
Health, Shelter, and Jobs.
What is the Hierarchy of needs?
It's a motivational theory comparing the 5 human needs within a pyramid.
What is self-actualization?
Who was Abraham Maslow?
An American psychologist who was best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
What is humanistic psychology?
A psychological perspective that rose to prominence in the mid-20th century.
What are safety needs?
Safety needs in Maslow's hierarchy refer to the need for security and protection.
What are the 5 levels of the pyramid?
1. Self-actualization
2. Esteem
3. Love/belonging
4. Safety
5. Physiological
What is self-actualization about?
Some experts say the theory of self-actualization is more about how open a person is to growth and health rather than about achieving ideals such as perfection, success, or happiness.
What did Maslow believe?
That self-actualizing people possess a number of key characteristics.
What is the humanistic theory?
The humanistic perspective is an approach to psychology that emphasizes empathy and stresses the good in human behavior.
What happens if safety needs are not met?
Stress and illness can occur.
Who created the Hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
How can self-actualization be explored?
Through therapy
What are the theories that Maslow came up with?
Hierarchy of needs, self-actualization, and peak experiences.
What is the humanistic approach?
Often called "the third force" in psychoanalysis and Behaviorism.
What are the safety needs of an individual?
These needs include shelter, job security, health, and safe environments.
What are some physiological needs?
Food, water, sleep, and oxygen.
When does this stage occur?
When a person is able to take full advantage of their talents while still being mindful of their limitations.
True or False
Did Maslow become apart of the school of thought known as humanistic psychology?
True!
What does it do?
It strives to help people fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being.
Why do we need safety?
our safety needs dominate our behavior.