Motivation - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs attempts to describe human motivation, considered that humans are driven by two different sets of motivational forces: 1. those that ensure survival by satisfying basic physical and psychological needs; 2. those that help us to realise our full potential in life known as self-actualisation needs (fulfilling ambitions, etc.). Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often portrayed in the shape of a pyramid with the largest, most fundamental needs at the bottom and the need for self-actualization and transcendence at the top. Crux of the theory is that individuals’ most basic needs must be met before they become motivated to achieve higher level needs. Physiological needs is a concept that was derived to explain and cultivate the foundation for motivation. ...