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Reflect on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Do you think there is a link between becoming wealthier and increased rates of depression? Explain your reasoning in full detail with examples.

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-Breathing, Eating, and Drinking

-Cleansing, Dressing

-Employment and Job Security

-Salary and Stable Environment

-Family and Friends

-Pensions and Benefits

-Job Titles and Recognition

-Academic Results


Step-by-step explanation:

From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are; food and clothing, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Most of the needs lower down in the hierarchy (triangle of needs) must be satisfied before individuals can attend to needs higher up. If the further top was attended before the bottom few there could be some problems. The needs at the top will likely be more complicated and will require more effort.


Maslow's theory states that our actions are motivated by certain physiological needs. It is often represented by a pyramid or triangle of needs, with the most basic needs at the bottom like physical needs, and more complex needs at the top like esteem.

(For example)
At the Bottom
-Safety needs
-Physical needs


At the top
-Love and belonging (Friendship)
-Self-actualization
-Esteem

The needs at the bottom are easier to get and are necessary. The needs at the top are not likely necessary and are usually harder to acquire.

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