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Maslow's hierarchy of needs relates to motivation and includes deficiency needs such as physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem, as well as the growth need of self-actualization.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyMotivation and needs

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs relates to motivation and includes deficiency needs such as physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem, as well as the growth need of self-actualization

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You need to be able to maslow's hierarchy of needs relates to motivation and includes deficiency needs such as physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem, as well as the growth need of self-actualization.
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