Physiological needs. These are the first and lowest level of needs.
They relate to the most basic needs for survival and include the
need for food and shelter.
Safety needs. The second level of needs involves an individual’s
need for security, protection, and safety in the physical and interpersonal
events of daily life.
Social needs. The third level of needs is associated with social behavior.
It is based on an individual’s desire to be accepted as part
of a group and includes a desire for love and affection.
Esteem needs. The fourth level of needs relates to an individual’s
need for respect, recognition, and prestige and involves a personal
sense of competence.
Self-actualization. This is the fifth and highest level of needs.
Needs of this level are associated with an individual’s desire to
reach his full potential by growing and using his abilities to the
fullest and most creative extent.