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Maslow suggests that one cannot achieve self-actualization before meeting certain needs, which are organized in a hierarchical pyramid system: the hierarchy of needs. The basic premise is that behavior is motivated by certain needs and individuals should fulfill the necessities of one stage in order to move to the next one. The first one is physiological needs which consists of basic needs for survival, like oxygen, food, water, and sleep. If you feel you are out of oxygen, you can’t think about whether you are successful or approved by the society. Once you have secured your physiological needs, your second concern would be safety needs such as house and shelter. Then, the third stage is love & belonging needs. At this stage, you strive for attaining more meaningful intimate relationships. Next, there are esteem needs which include being respected and recognized by others. When the person fulfills these four groups of needs, Maslow indicates that the behaviors will be motivated by the need for self-actualization, which is at the top of the hierarchy.