Maslow’s Motivations

Courses: “Abraham Maslow (1954; 1970) researched into human motivation. He saw that there are several levels of human motivational needs which must be addressed if effective learning is to take place. These are as follows:
Biological needs – water, food, elimination, rest, warmth, avoidance of pain, etc.,

Safety needs – protection from the physical and social environment, protection from danger

Love and belonging needs – love and acceptance through relationships, group membership, friendship, etc.,

Esteem needs – achievement, competence, approval, recognition, prestige, status

Self actualisation – personal growth, and the development of our unique potentials. Also cognitive understanding and aesthetic experience “

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