Editing Maslow's hierarchy of needs (section)

=== Cognitive needs ===
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It has been suggested that Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be extended after esteem needs into two more categories: cognitive needs and aesthetic needs.{{sfn|Maslow|1954}}{{page needed|date=March 2025}} Cognitive needs crave meaning, information, comprehension and curiosity – this creates a will to learn and attain knowledge.{{sfn|McLeod|2021}} &nbsp;From an educational viewpoint, Maslow wanted humans to have intrinsic motivation to become educated people. People have cognitive needs such as creativity, foresight, curiosity, and meaning. Individuals who enjoy activities that require deliberation and brainstorming have a greater need for cognition. Individuals who are unmotivated to participate in the activity, on the other hand, have a low demand for cognitive abilities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Need for Cognition |url=http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628085814/http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/ |archive-date=June 28, 2021 |access-date=August 1, 2021 |website=Research and custom writing services}}</ref>