Maslow's best known contribution to psychiatry was the human hierarchy of needs. This is a theory which states that human needs exist in order of priority. Once the lower needs are met, then the individual can move on to the next higher need until the ultimate need is satisfied which is self-actualization. These needs are biological and consists of the needs for oxygen, food, water, and a relatively constant body temperature. These needs are the strongest because if deprived, the person would die.
Safety Needs .
Children, however often display signs of insecurity and their need to be safe. Love, Affection and Belongingness Needs . Esteem Needs . People need a stable, firmly based, high level of self-respect, and respect from others in order to feel satisfied, self confident and valuable. If these needs are not met, the person feels inferior, weak, helpless and worthless.