IntroductionThe idea of ​​universal needs establishes those needs that are experienced by all human beings. These needs are those encapsulated in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow emphasizes that these needs are genetically embedded in our bodies and that their satisfaction is vital for survival and maintenance of overall health (Boeree,2006). This assignment will explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with reference to real-life communication examples and how they relate to the theory. Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsAbraham Harold Maslow is a famous humanistic psychologist who, in 1954, identified 5 basic human needs and organized into a hierarchical pyramid (Mersham and Skinner, 2012). This is a theory of self-actualization and is most famous as Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The development of this pyramid is part of Maslow's research focused on how humans can reach their maximum potential and achieve healthy personalities. The hierarchy of needs can also be used to explain why people behave in certain ways, as he, much like other social scientists of his time, believed that needs that remain unmet inevitably motivate our behavior. This hierarchy of needs was also an effort to find a connection between communication and the satisfaction of our needs. In order from most important to least important, these basic needs include: physiological (survival) needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs. Without satisfying the needs of the first level, it is not possible to satisfy the needs of the second level. Image of Maslow's hierarchy of needsGerard Keegan Psychology. (2010). Hierarchy of needs. 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2014, from http://gerardkeegan.com/...... half of the document ......ree,2006). This is not entirely accurate as we are able to study self-actualizers like Nelson Mandela, who grew up in the dangerous apartheid era, which meant that the necessary needs for safety and security, as well as basic survival needs, were often compromised . Yet today the world recognizes this individual as a historical figure who has achieved true self-realization. Conclusion Maslow's hierarchy of needs taught us that needs inevitably influence behavior. These needs are satisfied in order, from the most basic physiological needs such as air to the more complex self-actualization needs such as individual growth. An individual's ability to satisfy these needs may vary as it is influenced by factors such as social status and living environment. However, it is critical that these needs are met to ensure humanity's survival.