Maslow's Theory of Personality
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What is the primary focus of Maslow's approach to motivation?

  • Observable actions
  • The whole person (correct)
  • Individual parts of a person
  • Single behaviors only

According to Maslow, what happens to a person's motivation when a need is satisfied?

  • It intensifies
  • It becomes irrelevant
  • It remains the same
  • It diminishes and is replaced by another need (correct)

What differentiates Maslow's view of motivation from that of Gordon Allport?

  • Allport considers higher level needs
  • Allport emphasizes the whole person
  • Maslow focuses on singular needs only
  • Maslow prioritizes unconscious motives (correct)

Which of the following is NOT true about people's basic needs according to Maslow?

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How did Maslow conceptualize the arrangement of needs?

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What does Maslow mean by saying that motivation is often complex?

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What represents a key assumption in Maslow's theory about human motivation?

<p>Universal factors govern all human motivations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of human motivation does Maslow believe is often unconscious?

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Maslow's Holistic Approach to Motivation

The whole person, not just a part, is motivated.

Complex Motivation

Human behavior is often driven by more than one motive.

Unconscious Motivation

Motivations can be hidden from the person themselves.

Hierarchy of Needs

Needs are ranked in order of importance, with lower needs needing to be met first.

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Hierarchy of Needs: Lower Level Needs

Needs that must be met before higher-level needs become motivating. Examples: physiological needs.

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Hierarchy of Needs: Higher Level Needs

Needs that can only be addressed after lower-level needs have at least been relatively satisfied. Examples: self-esteem, self-actualization.

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Universal Needs

People everywhere experience the same fundamental needs, although how they are fulfilled can vary.

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Motivational Power of Needs

Once a need is met, it loses its motivating force, and another need takes its place.

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Study Notes

Maslow's Theory of Personality

  • Maslow's theory of personality adopts a holistic approach to motivation, focusing on the entire person rather than individual parts.
  • Motivation is often complex, arising from multiple interconnected motives. A single action (e.g., seeking sexual union) can be driven by various needs beyond immediate physical ones (e.g., dominance, companionship).
  • Motivation can be unconscious, underlying apparent motives. (e.g., a student's drive for good grades could mask a need for power).
  • People are constantly motivated by needs. When a need is satisfied, it's replaced by another.
  • Basic needs are universal. Cultures may differ in how those needs are met, but the underlying needs (food, safety, friendship) are common.
  • Needs are hierarchically arranged. Lower-level needs must be met before higher-level needs become motivational drivers.

Hierarchy of Needs

  • The hierarchy of needs is a concept, not a strict pyramid as is commonly depicted.
  • Lower-level needs (e.g., physiological, safety) take precedence over higher-level ones (belonging, esteem).
  • Conative needs (e.g., hunger, safety) drive behavior. These "basic needs" are arranged hierarchically, with lower-level needs prioritized.
  • Needs have prepotency. Lower-level needs (e.g., safety, physiological) must be reasonably met before higher-level needs (esteem, self-actualization) become influential motivators.

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This quiz explores Maslow's Theory of Personality, highlighting the holistic approach to motivation and the hierarchy of needs. Understand the complexities of human motivation and how various needs influence behavior. Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts that shape our understanding of personality and motivation.

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