Introduction to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Maslow’s need theory has five main concepts also referred to as categories of needs. These concepts include physiological, security, social, esteem and self-actualization. Maslow pointed out that, in line with the hierarchy, when people accomplish a lower need the next level of need becomes their focus of attention. The need theory asserts that physiological needs including food and water make the first level of needs.