CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-actualization is the final stage in the linear growth of an individual. Maslow believed that in order to achieve this state of personal fulfilment, the person must first satisfy the preceding needs (i.e. physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem, in that order).

Detailed explanation-2: -The fifth and final level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is self-actualization needs. Self-actualization relates to the realization of an individual’s full potential. At this level, people strive to become the best that they possibly can be.

Detailed explanation-3: -Its stages include physiological needs, safety needs, the need for love and belonging, the need for esteem and, finally, self-actualization.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Maslow, self-actualization is when a person can do what they feel they are “meant” to do and be who they are “meant” to be. The need for self-actualization is present in all of us, but can only be met once all of the lower needs are sufficiently satisfied.