Abraham Maslow: The psychologist who understood the keys to human motivation.

Did you know that human motivation can be explained through a hierarchy of needs ranging from the most basic to the most sublime? Abraham Maslow’s theory of human motivation has transformed our understanding of people, their development and their well-being. With his humanistic approach, Maslow not only shaped modern psychology, but his principles continue to be applied in a variety of fields, from education to business.

In this module, you will explore the life and work of Abraham Maslow, the man who introduced the Hierarchy of Needs a model that defines how people seek to satisfy fundamental needs before reaching their full potential. You will see how Maslow proposed that human motivation is not a simple pursuit of pleasure, but a deep and gradual process of personal growth and self-actualization. We will address his fundamental theories on physiological, safety, social, esteem, and ultimately self-actualization needs to understand how these motivations impact human behavior. In addition, we will examine how his principles apply in education, work and business, and how his concepts remain relevant in the 21st century.

 

• 📚 Maslow was one of the main drivers of humanistic psychology,an approach that emphasizes human potential and personal growth.
• 🌱 His famous hierarchy of needs focuses not only on the material, but also on the spiritual and emotional, highlighting the importance of self-actualization.
• 🌟 Maslow defined what he called “peak experiences”, moments of transcendence that allow us to experience a sense of deep connection with the universe.