40 Questions
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs is at the top level?
Self-actualization
Which of the following is NOT considered a deficiency need in Maslow's hierarchy?
Esteem needs
According to Maslow's theory, which type of needs must be satisfied before attending to higher needs?
Deficiency needs
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of deficiency needs in Maslow's theory?
They represent personal growth
According to Maslow, self-actualization refers to
fulfilling one's potential and personal growth
Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that
basic needs must be met before higher needs can be pursued
Maslow believed that self-actualization is
a continual process of personal growth
According to Maslow, self-actualized individuals
perceive reality efficiently and tolerate uncertainty
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs is considered the most important?
Physiological needs
According to Maslow, which of the following needs is achieved through intellectual and creative behaviors?
Growth needs
Which level of needs involves feelings of belongingness and includes friendship, intimacy, trust, and love?
Belongingness needs
According to Maslow, what is the highest level of need in the hierarchy?
Self-actualization
What is one criticism of Maslow's theory of self-actualization?
It is difficult to test empirically
What did research by Tay and Diener (2011) find about universal human needs?
They exist regardless of cultural differences
What is one example that challenges Maslow's assumption about the satisfaction of lower needs?
People in poverty still experience higher order needs
How do psychologists now conceptualize motivation?
As operating on many levels simultaneously
According to Maslow, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-actualizers?
Peak experiences
What is the percentage of the population that achieves self-actualization?
Less than two percent
Which of the following is NOT a behavior leading to self-actualization according to Maslow?
Listening to the voice of tradition, authority or the majority
What is the most significant limitation of Maslow's theory?
The subjective methodology
Which of the following is NOT a deficiency need in Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualization needs
According to Maslow, what motivates behaviors associated with deficiency needs?
Fear
Which of the following is a characteristic of growth needs in Maslow's theory?
They involve intellectual and creative behaviors
What is the relationship between deficiency needs and growth needs in Maslow's theory?
Deficiency needs must be satisfied before attending to growth needs
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level involves feelings of belongingness and includes friendship, intimacy, trust, and love?
Social needs
Which of the following is NOT considered a deficiency need in Maslow's hierarchy?
Self-actualization needs
According to Maslow, which type of needs must be satisfied before attending to higher needs?
Physiological needs
What is the first thing that motivates human behavior according to Maslow?
Physiological needs
According to Maslow's theory, what is the percentage of the population that achieves self-actualization?
Less than two percent
What is one example that challenges Maslow's assumption about the satisfaction of lower needs?
A person who is hungry but chooses not to eat
What is the most significant limitation of Maslow's theory?
The methodology used to identify self-actualized individuals
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs is considered the most important?
Physiological needs
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-actualized people according to Maslow?
They are perfectionists
What did Maslow propose about the order of needs in his hierarchy?
It is flexible based on external circumstances
What is the focus of Maslow's theory of motivation?
Achieving personal growth and fulfillment
What is the main idea behind self-actualization according to Maslow?
It is a continual process of personal growth
What is one criticism of Maslow's theory of self-actualization?
It is difficult to empirically test
What did research by Tay and Diener (2011) find about universal human needs?
They are ordered differently than Maslow's hierarchy
What is one example that challenges Maslow's assumption about the satisfaction of lower needs?
People living in poverty still have higher order needs
How do psychologists now conceptualize motivation?
As a pluralistic behavior with needs operating on many levels
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