Most people are familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Model Shown Above) and the five motivational levels it contains. Anyone who has taken a basic psychology course has probably encountered it at some point during their education. Show This 5-stage model was conceptualized in 1943 by Abraham Maslow in a paper titled “A Theory of Human Motivation” and a later book called “Motivation and Personality”. You can learn more about the original 1943 Hierarchy of Needs here or an alternative expansion of the hierarchy here. The Original Hierarchy of Needs:
Do We Need an Expanded Hierarchy of Needs?Since at least the 1970s there have been debates and discussions on whether Maslow identified all of the motivating stages that drive humans. Some have argued that there should be more levels to the Hierarchy of Needs. Most seem to agree that there should be three new additions to the Hierarchy of Needs.  An Expanded Version of the Hierarchy of Needs Model The three new additions to Maslow’s original Hierarchy of Needs model are:
Knowledge and Understanding (Cognitive Needs): This the need to learn and would clearly be a growth need. People have a desire to explore and learn new things or understand the world around them. The inability to meet the cognitive needs may make it difficult to reach Self-Actualization. Self-Actualization is about personally growing and is a more complex form of gaining knowledge and understanding. Need for Aesthetics: This is about the desire for beauty and pleasing surroundings in our life. Through the chaos, we seek order and balance. We want to appreciate the things we find beautiful, you may stop to smell the roses. Transcendence: Transcendence is the desire to move beyond ourselves. In the expanded hierarchy it is placed after Self-Actualization, making it the highest level in the hierarchy. People seeking to fulfill their Transcendent needs may be motivated by helping others or becoming wholly driven by factors that do not personally impact them. They are so confident in their lower level needs being met satisfactorily that they worry about the needs of others. YouTube Video can be Found Here Books on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Published by Joshua RenderBachelor in Computer Information Systems; Master of Science in Administration; PMP, PMI-ACP; PAL I, PSM I, PSPO I, CKC, ITILV3, ICGB, AgilePM, AgilePgM View all posts by Joshua Render All living and non-living things are made of one or more unique substances called elements, the smallest unit of which is the atom, (for example, the element oxygen (O) is made of O atoms, carbon (C) is made of C atoms and hydrogen (H) is made of H atoms. Atoms combine to form molecules. Molecules can be small (for example, O2, oxygen gas, which has 2 atoms of the element O; CO2, carbon dioxide, which has 1 atom of C and 2 of O), medium (for example, C6H12O6, glucose, which has 6 atoms of C, 12 of H, and 6 of O); or large (for example molecules called proteins are made of hundreds of atoms of C, H, and O with other elements such as nitrogen (N). Molecules are the building blocks to all structures in the human body. All living structures are made of cells, which are made of many different molecules. Cells are the smallest independent living thing in the human body. The body is made of many different cell types, each with a particular function, (for example muscle cells contract to move something, and red blood cells carry oxygen). All human cells are made of a cell membrane (thin outer layer) that encloses a jelly-like cellular fluid containing tiny organ-like structures called organelles. There are many types of organelles, each with a particular function (for example, organelles called mitochondrion provides energy to a cell). Different types of cells contain different amounts and types of organelles, depending on their function, (for example muscle cells use a lot of energy and therefore have many mitochondria while skin cells do not and have few mitochondria). As in other multicellular organisms, cells in the human body are organized into tissues. A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. There are four main tissue types in humans (muscular, epithelial, nervous and connective). An organ is an identifiable structure of the body composed of two or more tissues types (for example, the stomach contains muscular tissue made of muscle cells, which allows it to change its shape, epithelial tissue which lines both the inner and outer surface of the stomach, nervous tissue which sends and receives signals to and from the stomach and the central nervous system, and connective tissue which binds everything together). Organs often perform a specific physiological function (for example, the stomach helps digest food). An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function (for example, the stomach, small and large intestines are all organs of the digestive system, that work together to digest foodstuff, move nutrients into the blood and get rid of waste). The most complex level of organization, the human organism is composed of many organ systems that work together to perform the functions of an independent individual. Summarizing: The major levels of organization in the body, from the simplest to the most complex are: atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and the human organism. See below Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\) . Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\) Hierarchical levels of organization of the human body from the smallest chemical level to the largest organismal level. Read the description, and examples for each level in the pyramid: Chemical level, Cellular level, Tissue level, Organ level, Organ system level, and Organismal level. Who is at the top of the hierarchy pyramid?Self-actualization needs: Self-actualization describes the fulfillment of your full potential as a person. Sometimes called self-fulfillment needs, self-actualization needs occupy the highest spot on Maslow's pyramid.nullA Guide to the 5 Levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - MasterClasswww.masterclass.com › articles › a-guide-to-the-5-levels-of-maslows-hierar...null What's at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?Self-actualization needs are the highest level on Maslow's pyramid of needs. These needs include realizing your potential, self-fulfillment, self-development, and peak experiences.nullMaslow's Hierarchy Of Needs: What Is It? - WebMDwww.webmd.com › mental-health › what-is-maslow-hierarchy-of-needsnull What is the hierarchical order of the pyramid?Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. The five levels of the hierarchy are physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.24 thg 1, 2024nullMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Simply Psychologywww.simplypsychology.org › maslownull What is the highest point of Maslow's hierarchy of needs called?There are five levels in Maslow's pyramid. The bottom two levels are physiological needs and safety needs which, together, make up basic needs. Next are social and esteem needs—also referred to as psychological needs. Self-actualization needs are at the top level of Maslow's pyramid.nullMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Verywell Mindwww.verywellmind.com › what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760null |
