1.08 Comparison of Basic Human Needs and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

The categories of Maslow’s hierarchy are closely related to the basic human needs discussed in paragraph 1-6.

Table 1-1 contains a comparison.

Table 1-1. Comparison of basic human needs and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Table 1-1. Comparison of basic human needs and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

Physical needs are roughly equivalent to Maslow’s physiological and safety needs.

Emotional needs are roughly equivalent to Maslow’s love and belonging and esteem and recognition needs.

Social needs are roughly equivalent to Maslow’s self-actualization and aesthetic needs.

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