Lecture 10. Maslow Flashcards
The Holistic-dynamic theory is variously been called
humanistic theory, transpersonal theory, the third force in psychology, the fourth force in personality, needs theory, self actualization theory
Maslow personality referred to as
referred to as a holistic-dynamic theory
Holistic-dynamic theory assumes that
assumes that the whole person is constantly being motivated (from birth to old age) by one need or another and that people have the potential to grow toward psychological health (self actualization).
Humans have a higher nature than either _____ or ____ would suggest
Humans have a higher nature than either psychoanalysis (all our behaviors are rooted from our past or unconscious motives) or behaviorism (all our behaviors are products of conditioning) would suggest
Humans have a higher nature than either psychoanalysis (all our behaviors are rooted from our past or unconscious motives) or behaviorism (all our behaviors are products of conditioning) would suggest, which has …
which has limited views of humanity and the nature of psychologically healthy individuals.
Maslow’s birth order
Oldest of 7 children
Maslow’s life was filled with
was filled with intense feelings of shyness, inferiority and depression and his lonely childhood in Brooklyn, not especially close to either parent.
Maslow’s relationship with father
More tolerant with his often-absent father, but felt hated and deep-seated animosity, from childhood until the day she died.
Maslow’s feeling towards her mother
never overcame the intense hatred to his mother despite several years of psychoanalysis.
Maslow’s wife and family
Married his first cousin, Bertha, when he was 20 years old and had 2 daughters.
Abe’s personal life was filled with
Abe’s personal life was filled with pain, both physical and psychological.
Maslow’s personality during adolescence
As an adolescent he was terribly shy, unhappy, isolated and self-rejecting.
How did he find inspiration in life?
only found inspiration in life when his wife showed mutual affection for him.
Maslow’s later years
In his later years, he was often in poor physical health and almost in his deathbed, he expressed that being courageous is overcoming all the negatives (inhibitions, politeness, gentleness, timidities) but this always comes with a price (fatigue, tension, apprehension, bad sleep)
What negatives did he mention during his later years?
negatives (inhibitions, politeness, gentleness, timidities)
What prices did he mention during his later years?
price (fatigue, tension, apprehension, bad sleep)
Maslow’s view of motivation
Holistic approach
Maslow’s view of motivation is usually
usually complex — several separate motives, needs, unconscious
People are continually motivated by __ need or ___
People are continually motivated by one need or another
All people everywhere are motivated by the same?
All people everywhere are motivated by the same basic needs; universal for all individuals
Physiological Needs
Basic of all the five needs
5 hierarchy of needs
Physiological Needs, Safety Needs, Love and Belonging Needs, Esteem Needs, Self-Actualization
Physiological Needs differ from the rest of the needs in at least two important respects;
Can be completely/overly satisfied
Recurring nature
Safety Needs
Physical security, stability, dependency, protection and freedom from threatening forces such as war, illness, terrorism etc.
Love and Belonging Needs
Desire for having friends, partner, settling with family and children, associated with clubs or to belong in the neighbourhood
Esteem Needs
Include self-respect, confidence, competence, and the knowledge that others hold them in high esteem
Self-esteem is based on
Self-esteem is based on real competence and not merely on others’ opinions.
Maslow’s view on esteem
For Maslow, the esteem you receive based on what people give or recognize you is different from the esteem you have for yourself
Two Levels of Esteem Needs
Reputation, Self-esteem
Reputation
perception of the prestige, recognition, or fame a person has achieved in the eyes of others