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Maslow claimed that until the physiological needs (such as air, water, food) are met, we consider them the most important ones. Once the physiological needs are met, until safety the needs are met (protection from physical harm by other people or animals), they become the most important for us. This continues until the top of the pyramid.

But, as you said, every met or unmet need affects our emotions. That's one of the main cons of his theory actually, he was very exclusive, while in the reality everything is more interconnected.

Cheers! : )

I love it when people put in their penny's worth. Yes, there is a lot more to life than the basic norms. That's what I love about life. There is always another angle to a fact. And that is what I like using in my blogs. It gets people thinking and exploring beyond what is and what people expect.