MAN-3240 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Clinical Psychology, Equity Theory, Distributive Justice
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The earliest studies of motivation involved an examination of individual needs. Accompanied by a pyramid that represents how human needs are ranked. Human beings have needs that are hierarchically ranked. There are some needs that are basic to all human beings, and in their absence, other needs are not considered. As we satisfy these basic needs, we start looking to satisfy higher-order needs. Once a lower-level need is satis ed, it not longer serves as a motivator. Most basic needs are physiological needs (air, food, water) Once those are satis ed, people worry about safety needs (danger, pain, uncertain future) Then social needs refer to the need to bond with other human beings, to be loved, and to form lasting attachments. The satisfaction of social needs makes esteem needs more salient. Esteem needs refer to the desire to be respected by one"s peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.
