Summary of Abraham Maslow

• Full Name: Abraham Harold Maslow
• Born: April 1, 1908, Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Died: June 8, 1970, Menlo Park, California, USA

Key Contributions:

• Founder of Humanistic Psychology: Known as the "third force" in psychology, focusing on individual potential and self-actualization.
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Developed a five-tier model of human motivation, often depicted as a pyramid:
  1. Physiological Needs: Basic survival needs like food, water, and shelter.
  2. Safety Needs: Security and protection.
  3. Love and Belonging: Relationships and social connections.
  4. Esteem Needs: Respect, self-esteem, and achievement.
  5. Self-Actualization: Fulfillment of personal potential.
• Focus on Positive Psychology: Emphasized studying well-adjusted, high-achieving individuals instead of focusing solely on pathology.
• Books and Writings: Key works include Motivation and Personality (1954) and Toward a Psychology of Being (1962).

Legacy:

• Impact on Psychology and Management: Influenced fields such as education, business, and therapy with his emphasis on motivation and human potential.
• Critiques: The hierarchy is often considered too rigid, with critics suggesting needs don't always follow a linear progression.
• Continuing Influence: Remains a foundational figure in understanding human motivation and well-being.