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Maslow's Needs Hierarchy

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Physiological Needs

The basic physiological needs are probably fairly apparent – these include the things that are vital to our survival. Some examples of the physiological needs include:

  • Food
  • Water
  • Breathing
  • Homeostatis

In addition to the basic requirements of nutrition, air and temperature regulation, the physiological needs also include such things as shelter and clothing. Sexual reproduction is also included in this level of the hierarchy of needs since it is essential to the survival and propagation of the species.

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