June 15, 2008
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8:40 AM
listening to: uhh.... nothing?
came across this theory while researching for my report. the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Abraham Maslow observed many sane and exemplary ppl and theorises that, the different needs of ppl can be grouped into 5 categories, and individuals could have needs within any of the 5 grps at any given time. the lower needs in the pyramid must be satisfied before the higher needs in this hierarchy come into focus. simply put, we need to fulfill our physiological needs of breathing and getting food & water, then we think about safety needs, such as getting employed and security of property and family.
i thought this theory was interesting! of cos it's not a rigid system. there are ppl who want esteem, without obtaining a sense of love/belonging from ppl arnd them prior to that. this lack of love will give them a sense of imbalance, as their lower needs are not met yet. you can use this pyramid as a checklist! are you following the structure? or are you skipping steps to reach self-actualisation?..
