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The most widely recognized model of motivation

Maslow suggested that people have a complex set of needs that can be arranged in a hierarchy.

Physiological Needs - food, water, air, shelter
Security Needs - safety, stability, and the absence of of pain, threat, or illness
Affiliation needs - friendship, love, and a feeling of belonging
Esteem Needs - achievement, self-worth, recognition, respect
Self-Actualization Needs - People realizing their full potential and all that they can become