The Happiness Pyramid (IMAGE)

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The Happiness Pyramid

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Abraham Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" suggests that basic needs must be fulfilled before higher needs are pursued, but a new study indicates that people benefit from satisfying any of these needs in any order.

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Debra Bolgla

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