A Theory of Human Motivation

The article presents Maslow's hierarchy of needs, introduced in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation." It outlines a progression of human motivations through various needs: Physiological, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization, and Self-Transcendence. Maslow's work emphasizes the innate curiosity of humans and parallels other developmental psychology theories. By studying exemplary individuals like Albert Einstein and Eleanor Roosevelt, he aimed to highlight positive aspects of human growth rather than focusing on mental illness.