meredith, jeff, gerome & maddi. april 1 1908- june 8 1970, brooklyn, ny studied 1937-1951 in...
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Maslow Physical Development
Meredith, Jeff, Gerome & Maddi
April 1 1908- June 8 1970, Brooklyn, NY Studied 1937-1951 in Brooklyn College He based his lifelong research on mental
health & human potential He came up with the theory of Physical
Development Professor at the Brandeis University from
1951-1969
Abraham Maslow
From paper A Theory ofHuman Motivation (1943),first proposed the hierarchyof needs
The Physical Development Theory
Morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts
Self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others
Friendship, family, sexual intimacy
Security of: body, employment, resources, morality, the family, health, property
Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion
Self Actualisatio
n
Esteem
Love/ belonging
Safety Needs
Physiological Needs
Physiological Needs Safety Needs Love/ belonging Esteem Self Actualisation
Application of Theory
Physiological Needs◦ literal requirements of human survival. Without
meeting these requirements, the human body cannot possibly continue to function
Safety Needs◦ the individual’s safety needs take precedence and
dominate behaviour. Love / belonging
◦ friendship, intimacy, family.◦ the need to feel wanted and accepted
Application of Theory cont.
Esteem◦ factors of self esteem- the need to feel respected,
have self respect, to respect others Self Actualisation
◦ “being” need- doesn’t apply to everyone◦ instinctual needs of a human to make the most of
their ability. ◦ what a man can be, he must be
Application of Theory cont.
Maslow has very good points, that he believes would help most people achieve becoming a self actualising person starting from younger ages. For example, he believes the ways of school education are getting in the way of children getting to the point of self actualisation in their lives. That education should have a different approach. – These ideas are good, but are not realistic in the long run, there is still a need for education, there are some things you can’t teach children, and it is for them to experience themselves later in life.
Critique of Theory
Maslow’s theory has helped us understand the factors in which humans need to satisfy in every day life to be healthy and physically empowered.
For example: By achieving goals like belonging, we can know where we belong in society, and who we can trust, which becomes apart of our safety.
Contributions to Understanding and Development