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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Popular motivational theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Main Idea
Individuals must satisfy a basic series of needs before they can reach their potential.
Maslow's Deficiency Needs
Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, and Esteem
Maslow's Growth Needs
Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization, Transcendence
Maslow's Physiological Need
Biological needs for survival, food, water, shelter
Maslow's Safety Need
Protection from the elements, law and order, financial security, and freedom from fear.
Maslow's Love and Belonging Need
Need for interpersonal relationships - friendships, intimacy, being part of a group.
Maslow's Esteem Need
Self-respect, respect from others, achievement, status, and prestige.
Maslow's Cognitive Need
Curiosity, knowledge, and intellectual exploration
Maslow's Aesthetic Need
Need focuses on the search for and expression of beauty and balance.
Maslow's Self-Actualization Need
Personal growth and fulfillment and the realization of one's personal potential as a human being.
Maslow's Transcendence Need
Meeting spiritual needs or helping others achieve self-actualization.
Arnold Gesell
First theorist to observe and document stages of physical development.
Gesell's Maturational Theory
Child's growth & development are influenced by both their environment and genes in sequential
order
, Infancy
The stage of development that begins at birth and lasts between 18 and 24 months. Dozens of motor
skills are added.
Early Childhood
The stage of development from 2 - 6 years old. Improvements occur in both fine and gross motor
skills.
Middle Childhood
The stage of development from 6 - 10 years old. Slow but steady gains in weight and height.
Adolescence
The stage of development from 10 - 18 years old. Weight and height increase rapidly and puberty
begins.
Jean Piaget
Swiss psychologist known for his Theory of Cognitive Development.
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Theory that suggests children move through four different stages of development. Sensorimotor,
Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage
Stage of development from birth to 2 years. Infants and toddlers acquire knowledge through sensory
experiences and manipulating objects.
Object Permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. Major development
of sensorimotor stage.
Preoperational Stage
Stage of development from 2 to 7 years. Kids learn through pretend play. Egocentric and struggle to
see others perspective.
Concrete Operational Stage
Stage of development from 7 to 11 years. Logical thought begins, and they understand the idea of
conservation.
Formal Operational Stage
Stage of development for 12 years and up. Abstract thought begins. Higher order thinking and ability
to systematically plan for future.
Schema
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Popular motivational theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Main Idea
Individuals must satisfy a basic series of needs before they can reach their potential.
Maslow's Deficiency Needs
Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, and Esteem
Maslow's Growth Needs
Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization, Transcendence
Maslow's Physiological Need
Biological needs for survival, food, water, shelter
Maslow's Safety Need
Protection from the elements, law and order, financial security, and freedom from fear.
Maslow's Love and Belonging Need
Need for interpersonal relationships - friendships, intimacy, being part of a group.
Maslow's Esteem Need
Self-respect, respect from others, achievement, status, and prestige.
Maslow's Cognitive Need
Curiosity, knowledge, and intellectual exploration
Maslow's Aesthetic Need
Need focuses on the search for and expression of beauty and balance.
Maslow's Self-Actualization Need
Personal growth and fulfillment and the realization of one's personal potential as a human being.
Maslow's Transcendence Need
Meeting spiritual needs or helping others achieve self-actualization.
Arnold Gesell
First theorist to observe and document stages of physical development.
Gesell's Maturational Theory
Child's growth & development are influenced by both their environment and genes in sequential
order
, Infancy
The stage of development that begins at birth and lasts between 18 and 24 months. Dozens of motor
skills are added.
Early Childhood
The stage of development from 2 - 6 years old. Improvements occur in both fine and gross motor
skills.
Middle Childhood
The stage of development from 6 - 10 years old. Slow but steady gains in weight and height.
Adolescence
The stage of development from 10 - 18 years old. Weight and height increase rapidly and puberty
begins.
Jean Piaget
Swiss psychologist known for his Theory of Cognitive Development.
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Theory that suggests children move through four different stages of development. Sensorimotor,
Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage
Stage of development from birth to 2 years. Infants and toddlers acquire knowledge through sensory
experiences and manipulating objects.
Object Permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. Major development
of sensorimotor stage.
Preoperational Stage
Stage of development from 2 to 7 years. Kids learn through pretend play. Egocentric and struggle to
see others perspective.
Concrete Operational Stage
Stage of development from 7 to 11 years. Logical thought begins, and they understand the idea of
conservation.
Formal Operational Stage
Stage of development for 12 years and up. Abstract thought begins. Higher order thinking and ability
to systematically plan for future.
Schema
