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Maslow's hierarchy of needs

theory in developmental psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, comprising a five-tier model of human needs: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Summary

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs is credited with the discovery of Abraham Maslow[3].
  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs's instance of is recorded as theory[4].
  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs is part of psychological terminology[5].
  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs's Commons category is recorded as Maslow's hierarchy of needs[6].

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Definition and Type

Maslow's hierarchy of needs's instance of is recorded as theory[4].

Use and Application

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is part of psychological terminology[5].

Why It Matters

Maslow's hierarchy of needs has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Related Entities

Abraham Maslow

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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