Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Needs
NEEDS – a lack of something required or
desired.
Needs motivate us to act!
Abraham Maslow defined a Hierarchy of
Human Needs
Lower needs must be met first
Physiological Needs
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Necessary for life
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Food, water, oxygen, sleep
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Protection from extreme temperatures
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Elimination
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Sensory Needs
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Hearing, seeing, feeling, tasting, mental
stimulation
Motor Needs
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If muscles aren't stimulated, they will atrophy
Safety/Security
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The need to be free from anxiety and fear
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Secure in the environment
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Need for order and routine
Love and Affection
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Social acceptance
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Friendship
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To be loved
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Need to belong and relate to others
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Sexuality

feelings/attitudes toward a person's own masculine or
feminine nature
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Ability to give and receive love and affection

Reproductive capabilities
Esteem

Feeling important and worthwhile
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Respect, approval and appreciation
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Engagement in activities that bring
achievement, success and recognition
Growth of self-confidence
Self-Actualization
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Obtaining our full potential
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Becoming confident, eager to express beliefs
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Willing to reach out to others to help them
Review
What are the five steps in Maslow’s
hierarchy???
Which one comes first?
Which one is last?
How do we meet our needs?
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Direct methods
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Hard work
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Setting realistic goals
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Cooperation
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Evaluating what works
or doesn't work
effectively
How do we meet our needs cont’d?
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Indirect methods (Defense Mechanisms)
Unhealthy when used too often, but sometimes
allows us to cope!
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Suppression
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Denial
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Keeps information out of conscious awareness
Refusal to accept reality
Projection
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Projecting your thoughts, feelings, and/or
emotions onto someone/something else
Defense Mechanisms (cont)
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Rationalization
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Making excuses
Compensation
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Behaving as though a person has two separate sets
of values
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Ex: An honest man who cheats on his taxes
Stress Reactions
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Develop when defense mechanisms are
inadequate
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Chronic complaining and demanding behavior
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Agitation with manipulative behavior
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Restlessness
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Sleeplessness
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Depression
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Withdrawal
To meet the needs of others…
Personalized healthcare focuses on the patient
and meeting their needs and expectations
Challenges in Healthcare
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Meet patient's needs to the best of your ability
(Example - not all patients will get better but we can
usually help them feel better)
Set standards of excellence for yourself (Ex - career
goals, read the literature, stay up to date, etc…)
Let your conscience be your guide (if it doesn’t feel
right, it probably isn’t the right thing to do)
Giving anything less than 100 % is unacceptable
(100% effort is possible, 100% success is not)
Responsibilities
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Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and
develop skills
Set standards for your performance

Is 70 % good enough?
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Establish good study habits
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Relate learning to past experiences

Measure each achievement in terms of progress
toward your career goal
Be honest with yourself and take responsibility for
your actions
ACTIVITY!
• Draw Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in your
notebook
• Make sure to label each section!