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What is the holistic approach to motivation proposed by Maslow?

  • Analyzing behavior from a purely behavioral perspective
  • Considering only unconscious motives
  • Focusing on a single motive for behavior
  • Understanding the whole person’s motivations (correct)

Which of the following factors can influence the motivation for a behavior according to Maslow?

  • A singular need or desire
  • Only conscious desires
  • Multiple and complex motives (correct)
  • External rewards exclusively

What happens to a need when it is satisfied according to Maslow’s theory?

  • It has no impact on future motivations
  • It retains its motivational power indefinitely
  • It becomes the primary focus of motivation forever
  • It is replaced by another, higher level need (correct)

According to Maslow, what is a common characteristic shared by all people in terms of motivation?

<p>They are all motivated by the same basic needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What representation is commonly used to illustrate Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

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Which statement best describes Maslow's view on unconscious motivation?

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What was one key way Maslow's theory differed from that of Gordon Allport?

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According to Maslow, where do most motivational needs fit within a hierarchy?

<p>Lower level needs must be satisfied before higher levels become motivating (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior might adults exhibit if they have unmet love needs?

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Which type of needs is recognized as the most basic and prepotent in Maslow's hierarchy?

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What distinguishes self-esteem from reputation in Maslow's hierarchy?

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What may hinder an individual's movement from esteem to self-actualization?

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How do lower level needs relate to higher level needs in Maslow's hierarchy?

<p>They must be fully satisfied for higher needs to arise. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of self-actualized individuals?

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What characterizes physiological needs according to Maslow?

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What kind of needs does Maslow identify in addition to conative needs?

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Which of the following needs becomes a primary motivation after physiological needs are satisfied?

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What is a key difference between safety needs and physiological needs?

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Why might individuals with strong aesthetic needs become ill?

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How do cognitive needs relate to Maslow's hierarchy?

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What effect does early love and belongingness have on an individual's future relationships?

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What do B-values represent in the context of self-actualization?

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How do individuals with only limited experiences of love and belongingness typically respond?

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Which need is characterized by the desire for physical security and protection?

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What might happen if a person's lower needs are gratified but they do not embrace B-values?

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Which statement reflects a common misconception about physiological needs?

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What do self-actualizing individuals express according to Maslow?

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What might characterize an adult who adopts self-defeating behaviors?

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In affluent societies, what do people often confuse when they express hunger?

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According to Maslow, what motivations drive people who have never experienced love and belongingness?

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Which need should ideally be satisfied before pursuing esteem needs according to Maslow?

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What is a primary characteristic of neurotic needs?

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How does Maslow describe individuals with irrational fears stemming from childhood?

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What is the main focus of love and belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy?

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What can be a consequence for those with no experience of love in their upbringing?

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What characterizes neurotic needs?

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What can happen to a person who consistently experiences frustration of their cognitive needs?

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How are expressive behaviors defined in Maslow's theory?

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What effect can the deprivation of love needs have on an individual?

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What distinguishes coping behavior from expressive behavior?

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What does Maslow's concept of metapathology refer to?

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How does Maslow define instinctoid needs?

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In Maslow's hierarchy, which need might take precedence over safety needs in certain individuals?

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What is a common effect of deprivation of physiological needs?

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What is a key characteristic of neurotic needs?

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How is coping behavior typically characterized compared to expressive behavior?

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What might an individual exhibit if their safety needs are not met?

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What can the frustration of instinctoid needs lead to?

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What distinguishes instinctoid needs from learned needs?

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Which of the following is an example of an instinctoid need?

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What generally happens when instinctoid needs are not satisfied?

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How do higher level needs differ from lower level needs in terms of satisfaction?

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What term did Maslow use to differentiate the motivations of self-actualizing individuals?

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What effect do environmental influences have on instinctoid needs?

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Which values are characteristic of self-actualizing individuals according to Maslow?

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What happens to individuals who do not meet their metaneeds, according to Maslow?

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How does satisfaction of lower level needs differ from satisfaction of higher level needs?

<p>Lower level needs produce temporary pleasure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which need must typically be satisfied before individuals can pursue higher-level needs?

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What do B-values represent in Maslow's theory?

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Why are higher level needs considered later in the evolutionary scale?

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What is one key characteristic of metamotivated individuals?

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What did Maslow identify as a major factor preventing some individuals from achieving self-actualization?

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Flashcards

Maslow's Holistic Approach

Motivation comes from the whole person, not just one part or function.

Complex Motivation

A person's behavior may stem from multiple, separate motives.

Unconscious Motivation

Motivations can be hidden from the person doing the action.

Hierarchy of Needs

Needs are arranged in a specific order, with lower level needs needing to be met first.

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Hierarchy of Needs - lower level

Basic needs such as food and safety need to be met before higher level needs become significant.

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Universal Needs

Fundamentally similar needs across all cultures.

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Need Satisfaction(hierarchy)

When a need is satisfied, the motivation to fulfill that need decreases, shifting to the next need in the hierarchy.

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Maslow's theory of personality

Personality comprises a series of needs, arranged in a hierarchical manner, with lower-level needs needing to be satisfied first before higher-level needs.

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Physiological Needs

The most basic needs for survival, including food, water, oxygen, and maintaining body temperature.

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Prepotency of Needs

Lower-level needs must be met before higher-level needs can motivate a person.

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Safety Needs

Needs for physical security, stability, protection from threats like war, illness, or danger.

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Love and Belongingness Needs

Needs for friendship, intimacy, family, and a sense of belonging.

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Esteem Needs

Needs for self-respect, achievement, competence, and recognition from others.

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Self-Actualization

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy, involving realizing one's full potential and striving for personal growth.

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Basic Anxiety

A feeling of inadequacy and insecurity stemming from unsatisfied needs.

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Overly Satisfied Needs

A physiological need can be overly satisfied, but other levels of need cannot.

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Recurring Needs

Physiological needs , like hunger and thirst constantly recur.

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Motivational Power of Needs

Unsatisfied needs drive an individual to satisfy these important drives.

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Satisfaction of Needs

Lower-level needs have prepotency over higher needs, so must be satisfied first.

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Basic Needs

The fundamental human needs including physiological, safety, love/belongingness and esteem requirements.

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Conative Needs

Striving or motivational character associated with basic needs.

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Self-Defeating Behaviors

Actions that hinder a person's progress in achieving love and belongingness, often driven by a fear of vulnerability and intimacy.

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Self-Esteem vs. Reputation

Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves based on our own competence, while reputation is how others perceive our worth.

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Self-Actualization Needs

The desire to reach one's full potential, become creative, and live a fulfilling life, driven by a need to express your true self.

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B-Values

Core values like truth, beauty, justice, and goodness that drive self-actualization, leading individuals to pursue a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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Self-Actualizing People

Individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and are focused on self-fulfillment and expressing their authentic selves.

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Aesthetic Needs

Desire for beauty and aesthetically pleasing experiences, essential for psychological well-being.

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Deprivation of Aesthetic & Cognitive Needs

Lack of satisfying beauty and knowledge can lead to psychological distress and hinder overall well-being.

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Neurotic Needs

Desires that can lead to psychological harm, even if satisfied, often stemming from insecurity and unmet basic needs.

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Importance of Self-Esteem for Self-Actualization

Self-Esteem is a prerequisite for self-actualization, providing a foundation for individuals to pursue their potential freely and confidently.

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Self-Actualization & Independence

People who achieve self-actualization become independent from the lower level needs that gave them birth, relying on their own internal motivation and fulfillment.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory explaining human motivation with a hierarchy of needs, starting with basic survival needs and culminating in self-actualization.

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Impact of Culture on Needs

Cultural influences shape how needs are expressed and prioritized, but the underlying core needs remain universal.

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Pathological Skepticism

A negative state of mind marked by distrust, disillusionment, and cynicism that often stems from unmet cognitive needs.

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Pathological Relationships

Unhealthy, symbiotic relationships that are driven by neurotic needs, lacking genuine love and leading to negative outcomes.

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Expressive Behavior

Actions performed naturally, often with minimal effort, and independent of reward or reinforcement.

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Coping Behavior

Conscious, effortful actions driven by the need to fulfill a deficit, aiming to secure a desired outcome.

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Metapathology

A state of dissatisfaction and absence of meaning and values in life, resulting from unmet self-actualization needs.

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Instinctoid Needs

Innately determined needs, often physiological, influenced by learning and resulting in pathology upon frustration.

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Pathology from Instinctoid Need Frustration

The deprivation of instinctual needs results in negative repercussions for psychological and physical health.

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Reverse Priority of Needs

Circumstances where a higher-level need takes priority over basic needs, often driven by strong passion or inspiration.

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Unconscious Motivation for Seemingly Reversed Needs

A deeper, hidden reason may explain seemingly reversed priorities, revealing the true underlying motivation.

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Determinants vs. Motives

Not all behaviors are motivated by needs; some are influenced by factors like reflexes, maturation, or external influences.

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Needs as the Root of Motivation

The source of motivation lies in the striving to fulfill a need, driving behavior towards a desired outcome.

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Unmotivated Expressive Behavior

Actions that are spontaneous and unlearned, without a specific aim or goal, serving as a natural mode of expression.

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Pathology from Unsatisfied Basic Needs

The deprivation of any level of basic needs leads to various forms of psychological and physical dysfunction.

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Non-Instinctoid Needs

Learned needs that are not essential for psychological health and are often temporary, like the desire to comb one's hair.

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Higher Needs

Needs that are later on the evolutionary scale, like love, esteem, and self-actualization, that appear later in development.

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Lower Needs

Basic needs for survival like physiological needs and safety, present earlier in development.

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Metamotivation

Motivation based on B-Values that drives self-actualizing individuals toward growth and fulfillment.

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Existential Illness

A feeling of inadequacy and unfulfillment that arises when metaneeds, or B-Values, are not met.

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Metaneeds

Ultimate level of needs, beyond ordinary needs, that drive self-actualization, like truth, goodness, and beauty.

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Species-Specific Needs

Needs unique to human beings, like self-actualization, that distinguish them from other species.

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Evolutionary Scale of Needs

Higher needs emerge later in evolution and later in individual development, suggesting increasing complexity.

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Peak Experiences

Moments of intense joy, fulfillment, and connection experienced most often by people meeting higher needs.

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Happiness vs. Pleasure

Happiness is a deeper, more enduring experience associated with higher need satisfaction, distinct from temporary pleasure.

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Study Notes

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

  • Maslow's theory of personality is holistic, focusing on the whole person, not parts
  • Motivation is complex, arising from multiple unconscious and conscious motives
  • Needs are continually present; when one need is met, another emerges
  • Motivation is universal, though cultural expression varies
  • Needs are arranged hierarchically, with lower needs prepotent to higher ones

Hierarchy of Needs

  • Needs are conative, meaning they have a striving character
  • Needs are arranged on a hierarchy, with lower ones being more basic to survival
  • Lower needs must be met before higher needs become motivating factors
  • Physiological needs (food, water, oxygen) are the most prepotent
  • Safety needs (security, stability) arise when physiological needs are reasonably met
  • Love and belongingness needs (friendship, family, intimacy) follow
  • Esteem needs (self-respect, confidence, achievement) come next
  • Self-actualization needs (personal growth, creativity) are at the peak

Physiological Needs

  • Basic needs include food, water, oxygen, body temperature regulation
  • Very prepotent; a hungry person prioritizes food over other needs
  • Can be fully satisfied, leading to loss of motivation
  • Recurring nature—constantly need replenishing

Safety Needs

  • Include physical security, stability, protection from threats
  • Cannot be fully satisfied—constant risk of threats exists
  • More prominent in children and those with unmet childhood needs

Love and Belongingness Needs

  • Desire for friendship, intimacy, family, belonging
  • Those whose love needs were never met will devalue love
  • Those who received little love have stronger needs for affection

Esteem Needs

  • Include self-respect, confidence, competence, respect from others
  • Reputation vs. self-esteem—true self-esteem is based on competence

Self-Actualization Needs

  • Realizing full potential, creativity
  • Not automatic; requires embracing B-values (truth, beauty, justice, etc.)
  • Metamotivation vs. ordinary motivation—unique to self-actualizers

Other Needs

  • Aesthetic needs: desire for beauty and order

  • Cognitive needs: desire to know, understand, solve mysteries

  • Neurotic needs: non-productive, lead to stagnation and pathology, often compensate for unmet needs

Motivation and Behavior

  • Not all behaviors are motivated—some are expressive
  • Expressive behavior is unmotivated, spontaneous, and natural
  • Coping behavior is motivated, learned, and environment-dependent
  • Basic needs’ frustration leads to various pathologies

Instinctoid Needs

  • Some basic needs are innate (instinctoid) but modifiable via environment
  • Instinctoid needs’ frustration leads to pathology; non-instinctoid, do not
  • Higher needs are instinctoid, similar to basic needs, but later on the evolutionary scale

Similarities and Differences of Higher and Lower Needs

  • Higher needs are instinctoid—as much as basic needs
  • Higher needs appear later developmentally and phylogenetically
  • Higher needs lead to more happiness/peak experiences compared to lower ones

Self-Actualization

  • Self-actualizing people are motivated by B-values(truth, goodness, beauty…)
  • Metamotivation: unique to self-actualizers—expressive behavior
  • Metapathology: the absence of meaningful life in the absence of B-values

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Test your knowledge on Maslow's theory of personality and the Hierarchy of Needs. This quiz covers the different levels of needs and their implications for motivation. Understand how these needs interact and the importance of fulfilling lower needs before higher ones.

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