How do psychological needs and personality traits differ in the manner in which they motivate behavior? Explain your answer. Think of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as you answer this question.

When it comes to motivating behavior both psychological needs and personality traits have their own unique characteristics and effects.  Abraham Maslow established a hierarchy of needs which explains the motivation behind certain behaviors.  This hierarchy is broken down as follows:

Ø  Biological and physiological needs

Ø  Safety needs

Ø  Belongingness and love needs

Ø  Esteem needs