EXPLANATION OF MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS Physiological needs (survival needs) – These needs are the most important and the most obvious because without them no human being can survive . There are the basic elements that an individual needs to survive, they constitute the very first level of needs. These needs are the needs that every individual needs to survive. These include basic needs such as water, food, homeostasis, nutrition, shelter, air, clothing and the ability to reproduce sexually for the formation of multiple generations. Water and air are essential for the survival of the human race and animals. If any of these elements are deficient or this need is not met, the human body is not able to function properly, resulting in death (Maslow, 1970). Safety and Security Needs – These needs are a little more complex and are relatively met. Once the physiological needs have been met, only then can the individual begin to worry about meeting their safety and security needs. The security of being safe is the feeling you get when you know that you are not in any danger and that nothing will physically harm you. At this level, these needs become primary needs because each individual needs and wants total order and control over their life because this contributes to each individual's behavior. These needs include: finding a job, earning enough to survive the entire month taking into account their expenses, living in a safe neighborhood without fear of being robbed or robbed, having access to government resources and health facilities. These safety needs also refer to financial security and feeling safe from workplace hazards (Cherry, 2012). Love/Belonging Needs (Social Needs) - These needs are also known as social needs...... middle of paper ...... take good care of yourself and do whatever you They can make you feel comfortable, your family and friends visit you with flowers and other treats to eat, they then satisfy your need for love/belonging. The level of esteem comes when the doctor tells you that you are fit enough to go home the next day, that makes you feel good, you go out and go home for the welcome party of your family and friends, that leaves you happy, loved. and appreciated by everyone around you. The final level is reached when the patient returns for tests and the doctor tells them that they are completely cured and can return to work and resume normal daily activities. Most of the world is at the bottom two levels; only people like Albert Einstein and Nelson Mandela reached the highest level, which is almost impossible to achieve (Maslow, 1970).