<P> Once a person's physiological needs are relatively satisfied, their safety needs take precedence and dominate behavior . In the absence of physical safety--due to war, natural disaster, family violence, childhood abuse, etc.--people may (re -) experience post-traumatic stress disorder or transgenerational trauma . In the absence of economic safety--due to economic crisis and lack of work opportunities--these safety needs manifest themselves in ways such as a preference for job security, grievance procedures for protecting the individual from unilateral authority, savings accounts, insurance policies, disability accommodations, etc . This level is more likely to predominate in children as they generally have a greater need to feel safe . </P> <P> Safety and Security needs include: </P> <Ul> <Li> Personal security </Li> <Li> Financial security </Li> <Li> Health and well - being </Li> <Li> Safety needs against accidents / illness and their adverse impacts </Li> </Ul> <Li> Health and well - being </Li>

Definition of maslow's hierarchy of needs in psychology