Wednesday: Psychology
Which psychologist is best known for developing the concept of the hierarchy of needs?
Make Your Pick!
Hint: He believed self-actualization was the peak of human motivation.
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Abraham Maslow introduced the concept of the hierarchy of needs in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation."
This theory organizes human needs into five levels, typically visualized as a pyramid. At the base are physiological needs (food, water, shelter), followed by safety, love and belonging, esteem, and finally, self-actualization at the top—the pursuit of personal growth, creativity, and fulfillment.
Maslow’s humanistic approach stood in contrast to the more deterministic views of Freud and behaviorists like B.F. Skinner. Rather than focusing on pathology or conditioning, Maslow emphasized the potential for human growth and positive psychology. Though the hierarchy has been critiqued and revised over the years, it remains a foundational concept in psychology, education, and business leadership.
