What is our psychological need?

Answer 1

Psychological needs are, to name a few, understanding, compassion, attention, strength, trust, self-esteem, and companionship.

Maslow's triangle, lists five basic human needs. The hierarchy starting from the bottom up is as listed, humans need:

1) oxygen, food, water, and a comfortable body temperature 2) to feel a sense of security 3) to learn to be able to give and receive love, affection, feel a sense of belonging 4) to feel a sense of self esteem 5) to feel that they can "do what they were born to do"; an example of this would be the people who participated on the television show, American Idol. The people that ended up being first and second on this show said that "they always felt that singing was what they were born to do".

Answer 2

Our psychological need is a sense of belonging, competence, autonomy, and relatedness, as outlined in Self-Determination Theory. These needs drive human motivation and well-being by influencing our behavior and emotions. Meeting these needs helps individuals thrive and lead fulfilling lives.

Answer 3

Adolescence is a stage where the child seeks to establish his own individual identity. Thus to gain autonomy and exposure for self growth is an important psychological need.