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Abraham Maslow Facts
Real world scenarios
100

in the hunger games, Katniss spends her time in the arena focusing on her own survival by finding what fundamental needs?

what is physiological needs (water, food, shelter)

100

What event in Maslow’s life led to his shift to child development psychology? 

What is the birth of his first child 

100

People need shelter and an income in order to survive. What level of needs is that?

what is Safety needs?

200

What category of needs was not met when Harry Potter lived with his aunt and uncle under the staircase And was treated very poorly?

what is Safety needs 

200

where did Abraham Maslow work? (Not specific places just type of place)

what is universities 

200

Megan has a vision for her life and she does everything with that goal in mind, so she can get closer to that life she views as ideal. What level of the needs pyramid would this be a part of?

what is Self actualization? 

300

In Finding Nemo, he leaves the reef because he wants to see the ocean even though Marlin doesn't want him to. What category of needs is Nemo falling under? 

what is Self Actualization? 

300

What era/historical event did Maslow grow up in?

what is the Great Depression 

300

Mrs. frizzle notices a young boy in her class isnt paying attention as he keeps falling asleep and, upon getting a closer look, she hears his stomach rumbling. she realizes that one of his levels of needs isnt being met, which one is it?

what is biological and physiological needs?

400

In the movie Hercules, he needs to prove himself a true hero in order to make it back to mount Olympus and become a god. Whaat level of needs does this fall under? 

what is Esteem?

400

What is Abraham Maslow’s birthday?

What is April 1st

400

Alexandra has been working really hard in her company because she’s been promised her hard work would be noticed and result in a promotion. She has not gotten a promotion and feels very under appreciated. What level of needs does this belong to?

what is esteem?

500

In the movie Frozen, Elsa grew up in isolation and felt unloveable, but that changed by the end of the movie when she reconnected with Anna and felt lovable again. Which level of needs did Anna fulfill for Elsa? 

what is love and belonging?

500

What event caused his interest in psychology? He witnessed it and it made him question human morals. 

What is WWII

500

Jeremy just moved to Houston and is struggling to find a place where he belongs, he hasn’t met many new people since arriving. What level of needs is not being met?

what is love and belonging?