TOP Ch9: Maslow

What is holistic-dynamic theory also called?

Humanistic theory

What does holistic-dynamic theory assume about motivation?

Whole person constantly motivated

What is the first force in psychology?

Psychoanalysis

What is the second force in psychology?

Behaviorism

What is the third force in psychology?

Humanistic psychology

What are conative needs?

Needs with motivational character

What is prepotency in Maslow's hierarchy?

Lower needs dominate higher

What are the five basic needs in order?

Physiological, safety, love, esteem, self-actualization

What is the most basic need?

Physiological needs

What defines physiological needs?

Food, water, oxygen, temperature

What makes physiological needs unique?

Can be completely satisfied

What characterizes physiological needs?

They constantly recur

What are safety needs?

Security, stability, protection, order

What is basic anxiety?

Result of unsatisfied safety

What are love and belongingness needs?

Friendship, family, acceptance needs

What characterizes people who never received love?

Incapable of giving love

What are esteem needs?

Self-respect, confidence, competence needs

What is reputation in esteem needs?

Perception of prestige from others

What is self-esteem based on?

Real competence, not opinions

What are self-actualization needs?

Self-fulfillment and realizing potential

What happens when esteem needs are met?

May move to self-actualization

What are B-values?

Being values of self-actualizers

What are aesthetic needs?

Need for beauty and order

What are cognitive needs?

Desire to know and understand

What are neurotic needs?

Nonproductive needs causing pathology

What happens when neurotic needs are satisfied?

Still leads to pathology

What percentage of physiological needs are typically satisfied?

85%

What percentage of safety needs are typically satisfied?

70%

What percentage of love needs are typically satisfied?

50%

What percentage of esteem needs are typically satisfied?

40%

What percentage of self-actualization needs are typically satisfied?

10%

Can the hierarchy order reverse?

Yes, occasionally reversed

What is expressive behavior?

Unmotivated, spontaneous, natural behavior

What is coping behavior?

Motivated, goal-directed, learned behavior

What results from deprivation of basic needs?

Pathology

What is metapathology?

Absence of values and meaning

What are instinctoid needs?

Innately determined modifiable needs

What indicates instinctoid needs?

Pathology upon frustration

Are instinctoid needs species-specific?

Yes

How many self-actualizing people exist?

Approximately 1% of adults

What is more efficient perception of reality?

Detecting phoniness, seeing truth clearly

What is acceptance of self in self-actualizers?

Lacking defensiveness and shame

What is spontaneity in self-actualizers?

Unconventional, natural, ethical behavior

What is problem-centering?

Interest in problems outside oneself

What is the need for privacy?

Detachment without loneliness

What is autonomy in self-actualizers?

Independence from others' approval

What is continued freshness of appreciation?

Seeing basic goods with wonder

What is a peak experience?

Mystical, transcendent moment

What is Gemeinschaftsgefühl?

Social interest, community feeling

What characterizes profound interpersonal relations?

Deep, intense, few friendships

What is the democratic character structure?

Respecting people regardless of differences

What is discrimination between means and ends?

Enjoying activities as ends themselves

What is philosophical sense of humor?

Nonhostile, spontaneous, situation-dependent

What is creativeness in self-actualizers?

Being creative in one's way

What is resistance to enculturation?

Following own standards, not conforming

What is D-love?

Deficiency love

What is B-love?

Love for being of other

What is desacralization?

Science lacking emotion and wonder

What is resacralization?

Instilling science with human values

What is the Taoistic attitude?

Noninterfering, passive, receptive approach

What is the POI?

Personal Orientation Inventory

What is the SISA?

Short Index of Self-Actualization

What is the MAP?

Measure of Actualization Potential

What is the CSAS?

Characteristics of Self-Actualization Scale

What is the Jonah complex?

Fear of being one's best

Why do people fear greatness?

Body can't endure ecstasy long

What is metamotivation?

Motivation of self-actualizing people

What is the aim of Maslow's therapy?

Embrace Being-values

What level needs motivate therapy seekers?

Love and belongingness needs

What does Maslow believe about human nature?

Everyone can be self-actualizing

What prevents self-actualization?

Blocked lower-level needs

What causes evil in people?

Frustration of basic needs

Are basic needs structured the same for all?

Yes