Maslow's hierarchy is a psychological theory explaining levels of human needs. Physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-realization are various levels mentioned in the theory.

The hierarchy was originally conceived by American psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943. Maslow had a humanistic approach to psychology, and his work put focus on the whole person instead of ...

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is arranged into a pyramid of either five or seven levels. ... His work has also appeared in "Talebones" magazine and the "Strange Pleasures" anthology.

Back in the day, a happy life had three ingredients: food, shelter, clothing. Then, in 1943, American psychologist Abraham Maslow slapped on more layers of human needs and set up a hierarchy.