Maslows Heirarchy of NEEDS

Last week we talked a little in class about Maslows Heirarchy of Needs. We discussed the difference between growth needs and deficiency needs. I remember learning about this earlier, but I always thought of it was being something that you work towards. When it comes to self-actualization I feel like not many people actually reach this level, or realize it if they have. I believe that most of the time we are just trying to satisfy our own deficiency needs, especially in today's society. I think that more and more the hierarchy is stopping at the esteem level of deficiency needs. A lot of people today are satisfied with their own acceptance and feel adequate about their own self.