Maslow hierarchy of needs

Maslow's hierarchy was created by Abraham Maslow in 1943.  He split the needs of people into five sections.  Those being physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs and self-actualization.

Biological and physiological needs: This is needs such as air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex and sleep.  This is the basic needs that every human needs to survive day to day.

Safety needs: This is the protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, etc.  This is also a basic need that someone has, that will help them to function on a day to day basis.

Belongingness and love needs: This is intimate relationships or friends that someone has at least once in their life.  This is a psychological need, this is the comfort and recognition that most want from their peers or simply from those around them. 

Esteem needs:  This is the feeling of prestige or a sense of accomplishment.  This is a psychological need.  This is when someone feels as if they have achieved something in their life and therefore feel better about themself.

Self- actualisation: This is when someone achieves their full potential including that of creative activities.  This the self-fulfilment and the seeking of personal growth and peak experiences.

In conclusion, a person has a variety of basic needs on different levels in order for them to grow and develop and to reach their full potential.