Author Question: By self-actualization, Maslow meant: a. taking undue pride in one's achievements. b. fullest ... (Read 79 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

By self-actualization, Maslow meant:

a. taking undue pride in one's achievements.
b. fullest development of the self.
c. thinking only about oneself.
d. gaining recognition and status in society.

Question 2

As proposed by Maslow, which of the following statements is true of the esteem needs?

a. It is satisfied only in the form of recognition and social success.
b. Satisfaction of the need for self-esteem allows people to feel confident of their strength.
c. Satisfaction of the need for self-esteem is necessary for actual survival.
d. It involves the maximum realization and fulfillment of our potentials, talents, and abilities.

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy, self-actualization, involves the maximum realization and fulfillment of our potentials, talents, and abilities. The self-actualizing process may take many forms, but Maslow believed that everyone, regardless of occupation or interests, is capable of maximizing personal abilities and reaching the fullest personality development.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Maslow states that we require esteem and respect from ourselves, in the form of feelings of self-worth, and from other people, in the form of status, recognition, or social success. Satisfaction of the need for self-esteem allows us to feel confident of our strength, worth, and adequacy, which will help us become more competent and productive in all aspects of our life.