Maslow's Hierarchy
What psychologist created the Hierarchy of Needs?
Abraham Maslow
What is the difference between a need and a want?
A need is necessary for survival; a want is something desired but not required.
The ability to recognize, understand, and express emotions.
What is emotional literacy?
The ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.
What is empathy?
What type of communication includes facial expressions, posture, and eye contact?
Nonverbal communication
Name the five levels of Maslow’s hierarchy.
Physiological
Safety
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self-Actualization
What does the HALT acronym stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
The ability to recognize and manage your emotions and understand others’ emotions.
What is emotional intelligence (EI)?
Understanding someone else's perspective.
What is cognitive empathy?
Why is active listening important in communication?
It shows respect, helps people feel heard, and improves understanding.
Which level includes food, water, and sleep?
Physiological needs
Self-actualization is about reaching your full potential. Why do you think this level can be tough for teens to work toward, and what gets in the way?
Answers Vary
Understanding your emotions, behaviors, and reactions.
What is self-awareness?
Feeling what another person feels.
What is emotional empathy?
What is one way to show someone you are actively listening?
Making eye contact
Nodding
Not interrupting
Repeating or summarizing what they said
Which level focuses on friendships, relationships
Love and belonging
The accumulated effect of not getting enough sleep.
What is sleep debt?
Name one benefit of self-awareness.
Better decision making
Improved relationships
Better emotional control
Name one barrier to empathy.
Confirmation bias
Media influence
Limited exposure
In-group favoritism
Why can tone of voice change the meaning of a message?
Tone can show emotions such as anger, sarcasm, or kindness and affects how the message is interpreted.
What is self-actualization?
Reaching your full potential and growing as a person.
Unmet needs can affect other areas of life and well-being.
ripple effect
Events or situations that cause strong emotional reactions.
What are emotional triggers?
Why do advertisers often use animals or babies in ads?
They trigger emotional responses and empathy.
Why are clear and respectful communication skills important for peer counselors?
They help build trust, avoid misunderstandings, and support others effectively.