Maslow

Maslow refers to Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist best known for his hierarchy of needs, a theory of human motivation typically depicted as a pyramid with basic physiological needs at the base and self-actualization at the peak.

The theory holds that people must satisfy lower-level needs before pursuing higher ones.

His name appears frequently in psychology, business, and self-help contexts: According to Maslow, safety needs come before social belonging.

The phrase Maslow's hierarchy has become shorthand for any discussion of prioritizing fundamental human needs.