Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) Hierarchy of Needs

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Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)Hierarchy of Needs

• Pioneer of Psychology

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What are 5 things you cant live without?
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Reaching Potential
Self Actualization- Striving to become the best
you can be
Need to be appreciated and valued by family,
friends, and peers
Feeling Recognized
Belonging
Need to be loved
Safety
Protection from harm
Basic Needs- Food , water, sleep, shelter
Physical
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Read pages 170-171, 175-177

• Write each question and answer
• What are five characteristics of good mental
  health?
• List 5 signs of good mental/emotional health.
• What does self actualization mean?
• List the 4 components included in your
  personality
• What are the two main influences on your
  personality?

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5 characteristics of good mental health

• Positive self-esteem
• Sense of belonging
• Sense of purpose
• Positive outlook
• Autonomy

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Sign of good emotional health

• Realistic about strengths and weaknesses
• Responsible for personal behavior
• Avoid high risk behaviors
• Open minded, flexible and able to see several
  sides of an issue
• Fun loving and able to relax with others
• Respects both their own needs and needs of others

• Respect each persons values as a human being
• Invest time and energy in developing nurturing
  relationships
• Express their emotions in ways that do not hurt
  themselves or others
• Put their talents and abilities to good use
• View change as a challenge and an opportunity

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Maslows Hierarchy of needs

1. Physical
2. Safety
3. Belonging
4. Feeling recognized
5. Reaching potential

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Components of your personality

1. Emotional makeup
2. Attitudes
3. Thoughts
4. Behaviors

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Main influences on your personality

• Heredity

• environment