behavior pyramid

written in 1954, Motivation and Personality,

by Abraham Maslow, contains what the

author proposed as a hierarchy pyramid

representing various needs that motivate

human behavior.

at the top of the pyramid is self-actualization;

basically to become everything one is capable

of becoming

* esteem needs-

the human desire to be accepted and valued

by others. also the value of self-esteem

and self-respect.

* love and belonging-

generally involving family, intimacy and

friendship.

*Safety needs-

among these are health, personal and

financial security and also accident

avoidance.

* biological & physiological needs-

certainly the most obvious and

required for survival.

air, water and food, shelter, sleep

and to propagate future generations,

sex

quite the fascinating approach,

considering it was conceived

over 50 years ago.