PSY 211 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Learning Team A Discussion

Theory contends that as humans meet basic needs, they seek to satisfy successively higher needs that occupy a set hierarchy.

Our team agreed that the hierarchy makes sense. Once your basic physiological needs are met, like food and water, and then you can focus on the next levels of the pyramid. If you are hungry or thirsty, you would find it difficult to think beyond those basic desires. We didn't think it was necessary to satisfy the goals in the order of the pyramid once you get past meeting your basic needs. You could fulfill the needs in different stages. For example, you might have your needs for love and belonging met before you have your needs for safety and security met.

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