tarvehierarkioiden

Tarvehierarkioiden, commonly known as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation." The theory suggests that human actions are motivated by a series of needs, arranged in a hierarchical structure.

At the base of the hierarchy are physiological needs, which are essential for survival and include things like air, food, water, shelter, and sleep. Once these basic needs are met, individuals are motivated by safety needs, which encompass personal security, financial security, health and well-being, and protection from accidents and harm.

The next level up is love and belongingness needs, which involve emotional relationships and a sense of connection. This includes friendship, intimacy, and family. Following this are esteem needs, which relate to self-respect, achievement, competence, and recognition from others.

The apex of the hierarchy is self-actualization, which represents the realization of one's full potential and the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment. Maslow proposed that individuals move up through these levels sequentially, with lower-level needs needing to be largely satisfied before higher-level needs become primary motivators. While widely influential, the theory has also faced criticism for its rigidity and lack of empirical support in some areas.