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A hierarchy of needs a) Study the pyramid theory of the American psychologist Abraham Maslow and use the terms to describe the pictures on these two pages. b) Choose two of these basic needs from the pyramid and explain why they are important to you. c) Choose two others and give reasons why you think they are not essential for you. 1 Word bank social conformity • individual liberty • welfare state • social security • community service • upper/middle/lower class • to meet a need • to fulfil one’s potential • to make a contribution • to impose sanctions • to provide a safety net • consensus of opinion • to address a problem W Self-actualisation Personal growth and fulfilment Esteem needs Achievement, status, responsibility, reputation Belongingness and love needs Family, affection, relationships, work group, etc. Safety needs Protection, security, order, law, limits, stability, etc. Biological and physiological needs Basic life needs – air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep, etc. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs American psychologist Abraham Maslow (1908–1970) developed a pyramid theory showing different needs that have to be met in progression in order for an individual to fulfil their full potential. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mohandas Gandhi (1869–1948, Indian spiritual leader) “Welfare makes you dependent on someone to take care of you.” Charles Evers (*1922, American politician) “In any free society, the conflict between social conformity and individual liberty is permanent, unresolvable and necessary.” Kathleen Norris (*1947, American writer) 66 Unit Internet resources i2895h The individual and society 6 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv