Discussion: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Discussion Topic: Make sure you have read over section 10.1 in your textbook on the previous page.
https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/10-1-motivation
You will complete an activity to practice applying how the hierarchy might work in a real situation, and you will apply the hierarchy to yourself.
Complete the activity found in the link below. Then read the directions below to make your initial discussion post. You may want to write down your answers during the exercise so you can refer to them in your initial post.
https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/social-science/psychology/i2p401/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-exercise
Initial Discussion Post:
After you do the exercise in the link above, think about your answers and think about your own life. Make your initial post answering the following questions:
What question(s) did you get wrong and how did correct your understanding once you saw the correct answer? Please give a brief description of the situation you are referring to.
Please answer the question posed at the end of the exercise which was: have you ever been preoccupied with a lower order need and been unable to perform or achieve what might fit under higher needs?
Does being a millionaire put someone at a higher level than someone with an average income? Explain your answer.
Discussion: Cognitive Dissonance
Initial Discussion Post:
STEP 1: Complete this attitude survey. It’s 5 questions. Jot down your answers somewhere.
STEP 2: Complete this behavior survey. It’s 5 questions. Jot down your answers somewhere.
After you complete Step 1 and Step 2, make your initial post answering the following questions. Make sure to review the explanation of cognitive dissonance in your reading section 12.3 on the previous page to help you answer the questions.
What thoughts and emotions were going through your head as you completed the Behavior Survey and found answers that were not matching with your Attitude Survey?
What strategies did you use to try and lessen your experience of dissonance?
How does this activity relate to understanding prejudice and discrimination?