Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is typically represented as a pyramid with five levels, arranged in the following order from the most basic to the highest-level needs:
- Physiological Needs: These are basic needs for survival, such as food, water, warmth, and rest.
- Safety Needs: Once physiological needs are met, individuals seek safety and security, which includes physical safety, financial security, health, and well-being.
- Love and Belongingness Needs: This level includes emotional relationships such as friendships, family connections, and intimate relationships.
- Esteem Needs: This entails the need for self-esteem and recognition from others, including respect, status, and a sense of achievement.
- Self-Actualization Needs: This is the highest level, where individuals seek personal growth, self-fulfillment, and realizing their potential.
This hierarchy emphasizes the importance of satisfying basic needs before moving on to higher-level psychological and self-fulfillment needs.
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