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What are the 5 needs in reality?
- Survival (food, water, shelter, sexual fulfillment)
- Love and Belonging (via family, friendships, community, etc.)
- Power (sense of accomplishment, self-confidence, self-esteem)
- Freedom (independence, sufficient personal space, autonomy)
- Fun (satisfaction, pleasure, and enjoyment)
What are the 5 basic needs of choice theory?
Developed by psychiatrist William Glasser, Choice Theory states humans are motivated by a never-ending quest to satisfy 5 basic needs woven into our genes: to love and belong, to be powerful, to be free, to have fun and to survive. Specifically: Survival, belonging, power, freedom, and fun.
What are the five basic needs?
Food, water, clothing, sleep, and shelter are the bare necessities for anyone’s survival. For many people, these basic needs can not be met without the aid of charitable organizations. A reliable place to receive a meal can be what’s needed for a person to focus on obtaining higher needs.
What is the basis of reality therapy?
Reality therapy is based on choice theory, which Glasser also created. Choice theory states that humans have five basic, genetically driven needs called “genetic instructions.” These are: survival.