Objective: For this assignment, you will create a video where you explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and engage with critical perspectives about its origins. Additionally, you will reflect on your personal life by expanding on a poster board that you created in class on September 24. Follow the steps below to complete the
assignment. If you did not finish or participated incompletely, now is your chance to redo it. This portion will be part of your final grade in this assignment, and it does not impact your previous participation grade.
Introduction to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
In your video, explain Maslow’s five-tier model, starting from the physiological needs and ending with self-actualization. Provide specific details about each level.
Critical Perspective on Maslow’s Theory
There is scholarly debate that Maslow’s hierarchy may have been influenced by an Indigenous group of people. Briefly research and explain this argument, citing your
source(s).
Address how these critiques challenge the traditional understanding of Maslow’s work.
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
○ Define Ethos- cite your sources, explain in your own words.
○ Define Pathos- cite your sources, explain in your own words.
○ Define Logo- cite your sources, explain in your own words
Ethos
Your ethos should be at the top or bottom of the poster. Explain what your ethos is and why you chose it.
Pathos
○ Explain why the images are your pathos.
○ You may talk about your personal images.
Logos
- Explain why the pyramid is the logos and where it is represented/displayed on your board.
- Ways You Currently Meet These Needs
Be specific to your life when addressing each of Maslow’s five levels. For example:- Physiological Needs: “I meet my need for proper nutrition by preparing
balanced meals every Sunday for the week.” - Safety Needs: “I have implemented a savings plan to ensure financial
security during emergencies.” - Continue this level of detail for each of the remaining three levels: love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
- Physiological Needs: “I meet my need for proper nutrition by preparing
- New Practices to Meet These Needs:
Think critically about what new actions you can take to meet these needs more effectively. Avoid vague responses like “I will exercise more.” Instead, try:
“I plan to start a 15-minute mindfulness meditation every morning to enhance my mental clarity and self-actualization.”
Discuss ALL of these items. Ensure to discuss how they do/can/will relate to your life and your board:
- Ethnocentrism
- Know Thyself
- Being a Critical Thinker vs Being a Contrarian
- Spotlight Effect
- Better-Than-Average Effect
- Dunning-Kruger Effect
Reminders
● This assignment requires you to engage personally with Maslow’s theory. Be sure to include specific and personal examples for how you meet and plan to meet each level of need.
● Vague answers will not be accepted.
Rubric:
Submission:
Upload your video to YouTube and submit the link on Blackboard. Make sure your video is at least 10 minutes long and addresses each prompt fully.
Videos that require special permissions or access restrictions will result in an automatic 0.
All videos must be uploaded to YouTube.
You will submit the YouTube link to the video via Blackboard.
Important Notes:
The YouTube video must be uploaded before the assignment due date. If the video upload date is after the due date, it will result in an automatic 0.
Links that do not work or do not lead to the appropriate video will result in an automatic 0.
Videos that are taken down before the end of the semester (March 10) will result in an automatic 0.
Jordan Wiggins 