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chandani · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Maslow states that metamotivation is a condition in which self-actualizers:

a. seek to satisfy a deficiency.
b. are said to be fulfilling a particular goal.
c. are motivated by external rewards.
d. are said to be developing from within.

Question 2

According to Maslow's theory, metamotivation refers to:

a. the motivation of self-actualizers.
c. the motivation driven by deficiency.
b. constantly changing motivation.
d. extrinsic motivation.

katheyjon · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Maslow proposed a distinct type of motivation for self-actualizers which he called metamotivation. Self-actualizers are not motivated to strive for a particular goal. Instead, they are said to be developing from within.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Maslow proposed a distinct type of motivation for self-actualizers which he called metamotivation (sometimes called B-motivation or Being). The prefix meta means after or beyond. Metamotivation, then, indicates that it goes beyond psychology's traditional idea of motivation.