Motivation and Personality
Motivation and Personality is a book on psychology by Abraham Maslow, first published in 1954. Maslow's work deals with the subject of the nature of human fulfillment and the significance of personal relationships, implementing a conceptualization of self-actualization.[1] Underachievers have a need for social love and affection, but a self-actualized person has these "lower" needs gratified and is able to pursue his or her own path towards self-actualization.[2]
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| Author | Abraham Maslow |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
Publication date | 1954 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 411 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-041987-5 |
Maslow's book is perhaps the best known contemporary work on human needs. Maslow postulated a hierarchical pyramid of human needs stretching from basic physical needs at the bottom to spiritual or transcendental needs at the top.[3]
In Motivation and Personality, Maslow argues that, in order for individuals to thrive and excel, a health-fostering culture must be created.[4] Maslow is among the psychological theorists who believe that when parents fail to provide a safe, nurturing environment, their children will develop deep feelings of insecurity.[5] Maslow believes that well-being causes people to freely express their inherent potentials.[6]
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