Psychology class: Globalisation is not to blame for Britain’s insecurity problem

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Globalisation is not to blame for Britain’s insecurity problem

• Identify the five stages of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

• The article mentions the state of the labour market, including falling unemployment rates a drop in the proportion of ‘low-paid’ jobs. Use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to explain the possible impact on society

• What does Graeme Cooke argue about security? Does this align with Maslow’s views?

• Explain one strength and one limitation of Maslow’s work/theory

• The article suggests tackling insecurity to improve health and happiness. How else might humanistic psychologists suggest we improve health and happiness?

Danny Galbraith, St Bartholomew’s School