The five steps of Maslow's hierarchy of needs are:
Physiological needs: The most basic needs, such as food, sex, and sleep
Safety needs: The need for a safe and predictable environment
Love and belonging needs: The desire to be close to family and friends, or to belong to a group
Esteem needs: The need for self-confidence, respect, and a sense of competence
Self-actualization needs: The need to pursue life dreams, be creative, and accept facts
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory that explains how humans are motivated to satisfy their needs in a hierarchical order. The theory suggests that people must meet the lower-level needs before progressing to the higher-level needs. However, Maslow later clarified that needs are not satisfied all at once, but rather become more or less satisfied.