ABRAHAM MASLOW
1908 – 1970
Humanistic –Existential Paradigm
Self-actualization theory
,Which of the following statements are true with refere
to Maslow’s theory?
a. When all basic needs are met, people are self-actualised.
b. The tendency towards self-actualisation requires the regular gratification of lower level n
c. To be self-actualised is to accept the responsibility to be all you can be.
d. Once we are motivated by growth motives, deficiency motives fall away.
The correct answer is:
1. (a) and (b)
2. (b) and (c)
3. (c) and (d) Answer: 2
4. (a) and (d)
,Maslow’s perspective is characterised by:
a. Its emphasis on human potential
b. The conviction that people are essentially good and worthy
c. The emphasis on healthy and optimal functioning
d. The belief that human development can be explained in terms of need gratification
The correct answer is:
1. All of the above
2. (a) & (b)
3. (c) & (d) Answer: 1
4. (a),(b) & (c)
, According to Maslow’s theory, the concept of ___ explains how an individu
is viewed as an integrated whole, as a person with worth and dignity and a
one who strives towards the actualisation of his/her potential
1. Optimism
2. Humanism
3. Self-actualisation
4. Phenomenology
Answer: 2
1908 – 1970
Humanistic –Existential Paradigm
Self-actualization theory
,Which of the following statements are true with refere
to Maslow’s theory?
a. When all basic needs are met, people are self-actualised.
b. The tendency towards self-actualisation requires the regular gratification of lower level n
c. To be self-actualised is to accept the responsibility to be all you can be.
d. Once we are motivated by growth motives, deficiency motives fall away.
The correct answer is:
1. (a) and (b)
2. (b) and (c)
3. (c) and (d) Answer: 2
4. (a) and (d)
,Maslow’s perspective is characterised by:
a. Its emphasis on human potential
b. The conviction that people are essentially good and worthy
c. The emphasis on healthy and optimal functioning
d. The belief that human development can be explained in terms of need gratification
The correct answer is:
1. All of the above
2. (a) & (b)
3. (c) & (d) Answer: 1
4. (a),(b) & (c)
, According to Maslow’s theory, the concept of ___ explains how an individu
is viewed as an integrated whole, as a person with worth and dignity and a
one who strives towards the actualisation of his/her potential
1. Optimism
2. Humanism
3. Self-actualisation
4. Phenomenology
Answer: 2
