Maslow

Question 1

Describe the basic concepts of the motivational perspective

Answer 1

Focus on positive motivations, emphasis on normal functioning, self-directed self-assessment, positive view of human nature,d rive for self-enhancement, motivation to meet needs continuously

Question 2

List the 2 tiers and 5 stages in the hierarchy of needs and describe their characteristics

Answer 2

Deficiency needs:
Physiological needs, safety needs

Belonging needs:
Belonging needs, esteem needs, self-actualization

Question 3

Identify the characteristics of self-actualizing individuals

Answer 3

According to Maslow, self-actualizing individuals exhibit greater accuracy in perception, acceptance of self and others, autonomy, non-hostile humor, selectiveness in relationships, and a higher frequency of peak experiences

Question 4

Identify the characteristics of peak experiences

Answer 4

Peak experiences are marked by a natural high, significant fulfillment, a state of flow or ultra-focus, often occurring during special moments in life.

Question 5

Describe how the motivational perspective is applied in marketing and self-help

Answer 5

In marketing, the motivational perspective is applied by targeting each need in Maslow’s hierarchy, tailoring products or services to fulfill these needs. In self-help, it’s utilized to promote personal growth and development, often through techniques aimed at satisfying higher-level needs like self-actualization

Question 6

Critique the strengths and limitations of Maslow’s perspective

Answer 6

Strengths: Holistic, optimistic, individualistic, practical

Weaknesses: Subjective, lack of empirical evidence, simplistic

Question 7

Name 3 characteristics of Maslow’s Self-Actualizing Individuals. Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to justify why these characteristics makes sense

Answer 7

Autonomy: Self-actualizing individuals demonstrate independence, as they have already fulfilled their needs like safety, belongingness, and esteem.

Selectiveness: These individuals form relationships based on mutual respect rather than solely for fulfilling deficiency needs like belongingness.

Non-hostile humour: Self-actualizing individuals often exhibit a lighthearted and humorous attitude towards life because most of their needs are met.

Question 8

Describe Peak Experiences and how to increase the probability of experiencing it using Maslow’s theories on positive psychology

Answer 8

profound moments of heightened awareness, fulfillment, and happiness that individuals may encounter during significant events or activities

Pursue self-actualization, form meaningful relationships, embrace novelty, mindulfness, fulfillment

Question 9

What does the pyramid of Maslow’s hierarchy represent

Answer 9

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs represents a theory of human motivation and psychological development

Question 10

Deficiency needs include what

Answer 10

Deficiency needs include physiological needs (such as food, water, and sleep), safety needs (such as stability and predictability), belongingness and love needs (such as meaningful relationships)

Question 11

Where does depression fit on on Maslow’s hierarchy

Answer 11

depression may impact the higher levels of the hierarchy, such as belongingness and love needs, and self-actualization needs. However, depression can also influence lower-level needs, such as physiological needs.

Question 12

What are the dangers to self-help

Answer 12

Pseudoscience, over-reliance, individual differences

Question 13

Did you catch the pervasive caveat to All of the viewpoints discussed so far? - do you buy Maslow’s characterization of self actualized individuals?

Answer 13

The caveat is the subjectivity inherent in personality theories, and along with that the lack of empirical evidence.