Author Question: Maslow used the term _____ to describe people's doubts about their own abilities. a. the Jonah ... (Read 204 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Maslow used the term _____ to describe people's doubts about their own abilities.

a. the Jonah complex
c. the Electra complex
b. the Cassandra complex
d. the Oedipus complex

Question 2

Maslow states that _____ is one of the reasons for the failure to self-actualize.

a. laziness
b. the Jonah complex
c. the Electra complex
d. spirituality

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Maslow used the term the Jonah complex to describe people's doubts about their own abilities. We may fear that taking action to maximize our potential will lead to new situations with which we may be unable to cope. Simultaneously, we are afraid of and thrilled by the possibilities but too often the fear takes precedence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: One of the reasons for the failure to self-actualize is what Maslow called the Jonah complex. The Jonah complex refers to our doubts about our own abilities.