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Overview Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for proposing the Hierarchy of Needs theory, which argues that individuals have certain basic needs that must be met before they can achieve self-actualization or self-fulfillment. Maslow's work h...

Definition Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology, proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. It suggests that human behavior is driven by a series of needs arranged in a hierarchical order, from the most basic physiological requirements t...

Definition Self-actualization, as defined by psychologist Abraham Maslow, is the process of realizing one's full potential, fulfilling talents, and achieving personal growth. It is the highest level in his hierarchy of needs, where individuals focus on becomin...

Definition Humanistic psychology is a psychological perspective that emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, free will, and the innate drive toward self-actualization. Developed as a reaction against both psychoanalysis and behaviorism, it focuses on the w...