Self-actualisation
Realising your full potential "becoming everything one is capable of becoming".
Aesthetic needs
Beauty - in art and nature - symmetry, balance, order, form.
Cognitive needs
Knowledge and understanding, curiosity, exploration, need for meaning and predictability.
Esteem needs
The esteem and respect of others and self-esteem and self-respect. A sense of competence.
Love and belongingness
Receiving and giving love, affection, trust and acceptance. Affiliating, being part of a group (family, friends, work).
Safety needs
Protection from potentially dangerous objects or situations, e.g. the elements, physical illness. The threat is both physical and psychological (e.g. "fear of the unknown"). Importance of routine and familiarity.
Physiological needs
Food, drink, oxygen, temperature regulation, elimination, rest, activity, sex.
