Maslow's hierarchy of needs at AllExperts

Maslow's hierarchy of needs at AllExperts: "Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper A Theory of Human Motivation, later extended. He formulated a hierarchy of human needs, and his theory contends that as the basic needs are met humans desire higher needs.
Pyramid of needs
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Diagram of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often depicted as a pyramid consisting of five levels: the four lower levels are grouped together as deficency needs, the top level is referred to as being needs. While deficency needs can be met, being needs are a continuing driving force. The basic idea of this hierarchy is that higher needs come into focus only after all needs lower in the pyramid are generally/mostly met. Growth forces result in upward movement on the hierarchy, whereas regressive forces push prepotent needs down in the hierarchy."

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