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 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological Physiological needs are the needs one needs to literally survive. Without these needs, a person can not function or live. Examples include: food, sunlight, sleep, water, heat, air, knowledge, wealth. (all for obvious reasons)

Safety Safety Needs are needs that guarentee the "safety" of a predictable and consistent world, and where the injustice and random are kept under check. The following are examples and quick reasons why:

Procreation- A safety net to the future of your family Knowledge- Helps create a net to fall back on to find jobs. Shelter- Personal security Heat- Personal security Food- Keeps one healthy Wealth- Financial security Sleep- Keeps one healthy Water- Healthiness

 Love/Belonging Love/Belonging needs (social needs) are needs that involve emotional relationships and the sense of belonging and acceptance. These needs include:

Support- shows that others do care for you Friendship- social relationships and acceptance of your beliefs Love- social relationships and a sense of belonging Procreation- social relationships Fame- sense of belonging and that one is loved

Esteem Esteem needs are generally needs that humans want to feel respected, and the desire to be accepted or valued by others. Examples include:

Wealth- makes people feel respected with more wealth. Shelter- bigger homes=bigger respect Car- same ideas as wealth and shelter Love- keeps one feeling valued Self-Respect- name explains it all Knowledge- more knowledge can help feel respected in certain communities Procreation- acceptance by others because of a family Fame- acceptance and respect Realizing Potential- helps one feel more important and respected Support- value by others Friendship- respect, valued by others and accepted

Self-Actualization The final and most important need is Self-actualization needs. These needs are needs motivated by one's want to maximize their own potential and possibilities. It includes:

Realizing Potential- makes one attempt to find their full potential Acceptance- acceptance to facts and other's opinions helps realize full potential