Question 1

Which of the following is true of Maslow's self-actualization theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been criticized for the use of a very small sample size for generalizing to the population at large. 
B)  It declined in popularity in the 1960s. 
C)  It is based on the belief that self-actualization is a learned behavior. 
D)  It has little relevance in the field of developmental psychology and organizational behavior. 
A)  It has been criticized for the use of a very small sample size for generalizing to the population at large. 
B)  It declined in popularity in the 1960s. 
C)  It is based on the belief that self-actualization is a learned behavior. 
D)  It has little relevance in the field of developmental psychology and organizational behavior.

Question 2

In his needs-hierarchy theory,Maslow described the needs as instinctoid,which means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the needs are acquired. 
B)  the needs have a hereditary component. 
C)  the needs have the same significance for all individuals. 
D)  the needs are less essential for actual survival. 
A)  the needs are acquired. 
B)  the needs have a hereditary component. 
C)  the needs have the same significance for all individuals. 
D)  the needs are less essential for actual survival.

Question 3

According to Maslow,which of the following is a reason why people fail to self-actualize?

Accepted Answer

A)  For many people it may seem easier and safer to accept life as it is rather than seek new challenges. 
B)  Inadequate education and improper child-rearing practices thwart the drive for self-actualization in adulthood. 
C)  People may fear that taking action to maximize their potential will lead to new situations with which they may be unable to cope. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  For many people it may seem easier and safer to accept life as it is rather than seek new challenges. 
B)  Inadequate education and improper child-rearing practices thwart the drive for self-actualization in adulthood. 
C)  People may fear that taking action to maximize their potential will lead to new situations with which they may be unable to cope. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 4

By self-actualization,Maslow meant:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking undue pride in one's achievements. 
B)  fullest development of the self. 
C)  thinking only about oneself. 
D)  gaining recognition and status in society. 
A)  taking undue pride in one's achievements. 
B)  fullest development of the self. 
C)  thinking only about oneself. 
D)  gaining recognition and status in society.

Question 5

In the context of Maslow's study of self-actualizers,which of the following is not a characteristic of self-actualized persons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptance of other people 
B)  Creativeness 
C)  Naturalness 
D)  Acceptance of the strictures of the society 
A)  Acceptance of other people 
B)  Creativeness 
C)  Naturalness 
D)  Acceptance of the strictures of the society

Question 6

Metapathology,according to Maslow,causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  helplessness and depression in self-actualizers. 
B)  frustration in self-actualizers due to failure in gratifying deficiency needs. 
C)  basic anxiety and hallucinations in self-admirers. 
D)  neurotic disorders in insecure adults. 
A)  helplessness and depression in self-actualizers. 
B)  frustration in self-actualizers due to failure in gratifying deficiency needs. 
C)  basic anxiety and hallucinations in self-admirers. 
D)  neurotic disorders in insecure adults.

Question 7

In the context of social life,Maslow states that self-actualizers:

Accepted Answer

A)  prefer companionship than solitude. 
B)  crave for social support. 
C)  depend on themselves,not others for satisfaction. 
D)  avoid people with weaknesses. 
A)  prefer companionship than solitude. 
B)  crave for social support. 
C)  depend on themselves,not others for satisfaction. 
D)  avoid people with weaknesses.

Question 8

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,identify a true statement about belongingness and love needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maslow equated love with sex. 
B)  These needs fall under the category of metaneeds. 
C)  These needs can only be gratified through an intimate relationship with a lover. 
D)  Maslow recognized that sex is one way of expressing the love need. 
A)  Maslow equated love with sex. 
B)  These needs fall under the category of metaneeds. 
C)  These needs can only be gratified through an intimate relationship with a lover. 
D)  Maslow recognized that sex is one way of expressing the love need.

Question 9

Maslow's training in experimental psychology included:

Accepted Answer

A)  study of stimuli that stimulate or dampen hostility of children toward their parents. 
B)  study of war veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress. 
C)  work on dominance and sexual behavior in primates. 
D)  work on the behavioral manifestations of collective unconscious in our daily lives. 
A)  study of stimuli that stimulate or dampen hostility of children toward their parents. 
B)  study of war veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress. 
C)  work on dominance and sexual behavior in primates. 
D)  work on the behavioral manifestations of collective unconscious in our daily lives.

Question 10

Maslow states that metapathology prevents self-actualizers from expressing,using,and fulfilling their potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of Maslow's self-actualization theory?

In his needs-hierarchy theory,Maslow described the needs as instinctoid,which means that:

According to Maslow,which of the following is a reason why people fail to self-actualize?

By self-actualization,Maslow meant:

In the context of Maslow's study of self-actualizers,which of the following is not a characteristic of self-actualized persons?

Metapathology,according to Maslow,causes:

In the context of social life,Maslow states that self-actualizers:

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,identify a true statement about belongingness and love needs.

Maslow's training in experimental psychology included:

Maslow states that metapathology prevents self-actualizers from expressing,using,and fulfilling their potential.

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Exam 9: Abraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy Theory

Which of the following is true of Maslow's self-actualization theory?

In his needs-hierarchy theory,Maslow described the needs as instinctoid,which means that:

According to Maslow,which of the following is a reason why people fail to self-actualize?

By self-actualization,Maslow meant:

In the context of Maslow's study of self-actualizers,which of the following is not a characteristic of self-actualized persons?

Metapathology,according to Maslow,causes:

In the context of social life,Maslow states that self-actualizers:

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,identify a true statement about belongingness and love needs.

Maslow's training in experimental psychology included:

Maslow states that metapathology prevents self-actualizers from expressing,using,and fulfilling their potential.

Personality: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology

Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Erik Erikson: Identity Theory

Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, The Five-Factor Theory, Hexaco, and the Dark Triad

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Bfskinner: Reinforcement Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

Facets of Personality: Taking Control, Taking Chances, and Finding Happiness

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