What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
A theory that explains human motivation, showing that basic needs must be met before higher needs.
How is Maslow’s theory usually shown?
As a pyramid with five levels.
What are the 5 levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy IN ORDER?
Physiological, Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization.
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What are physiological needs?
Food, water, sleep, air, and shelter.
Why are physiological needs important?
They are survival needs and must be met first.
What are safety needs?
Security, protection, stability, and health.
What are love and belonging needs?
Relationships, friendship, family, and feeling accepted.
What are esteem needs?
Confidence, self-respect, achievement, and recognition.
What is self-actualization?
Reaching your full potential and personal growth.
Do people always move through the hierarchy in order?
No, people can work on multiple needs at the same time.
Why is Maslow’s theory important in education?
Students learn better when their basic needs are met.
How is Maslow’s theory related to child development?
It explains that children must have basic needs met before emotional, social, and academic development can occur.
How does Maslow’s theory explain behavior in children?
Children’s behavior is motivated by unmet needs, such as hunger, safety, or the need for belonging.
Why is Maslow’s Hierarchy considered a human development theory?
It shows how human motivation and growth develop as basic needs are met over time.
What is the main focus of child development theories?
Explaining how children grow, learn, and change over time.
What does Piaget’s cognitive development theory explain?
How children’s thinking develops in stages as they grow.
What is the key idea of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory?
Children learn through social interaction and culture.
What does Erikson’s psychosocial theory focus on?
Social and emotional development through life stages.
What is Freud’s psychosexual development theory about?
How early childhood experiences affect personality later in life.
What do behavioral theories emphasize?
Learning through rewards, punishments, and the environment.
Who are key names linked to behavioral theory?
Watson, Pavlov, and Skinner.
What is Bowlby’s attachment theory?
Children form emotional bonds with caregivers that affect future relationships.
What is Bandura’s social learning theory?
Children learn by observing and imitating others.
Why are child development theories important?
They help adults understand and support children’s learning and growth.
