The Maslow pyramid, also known as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. It is a visual representation of human needs, organized in a pyramid structure, with the most basic needs at the bottom and the highest needs at the top. The pyramid is divided into five levels: physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs. According to Maslow, individuals must fulfill their lower level needs before moving up to the next level. The ultimate goal is to reach self-actualization, which is the realization of one’s full potential and the highest level of human fulfillment. The Maslow pyramid is widely used in psychology, education, and business to understand and motivate human behavior.