Editing Maslow's hierarchy of needs (section)

=== Physiological needs ===
Physiological needs are the base of the hierarchy. These needs are the biological component for human survival. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs are factored into internal motivation. According to Maslow's theory, humans are compelled to satisfy physiological needs first to pursue higher levels of intrinsic satisfaction.{{sfn|Maslow|1943}} To advance higher-level needs in Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs must be met first. This means that if a person is struggling to meet their physiological needs, they are unwilling to seek safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization on their own.

Physiological needs include: [[Air]], [[Water]], [[Food]], [[Heat]], [[Clothes]], [[Reproduction]], [[Shelter (building)|Shelter]]{{sfn|McLeod|2021}} and [[Sleep]]. Many of these physiological needs must be met for the human body to remain in [[homeostasis]]. Air, for example, is a physiological need; a human being requires air more urgently than higher-level needs, such as a sense of social belonging. Physiological needs are critical to "meet the very basic essentials of life".<ref name=":1" /> This allows for cravings such as hunger and thirst to be satisfied and not disrupt the regulation of the body.