Maslow, Rogers & Humanism
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Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding the real psychological implications of 'Self-Actualization'—defined as the ultimate psychological need where an individual is continuously motivated to achieve their inherent potentials, creative possibilities, talents, and peak personal growth—and its scientific facilitation in holistic student personality development, intrinsic motivation, and supreme creative expression within classroom teaching, under Abraham Maslow's 'Theory of Human Motivation / Hierarchy of Needs'?
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According to Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, 'Self-Actualization' is the highest and apex level of the pyramid. It becomes active when an individual successfully satisfies all lower-level deficiency needs (D-needs) such as physiological, safety, social (love and belongingness), and self-esteem needs.
In the context of education, a 'fully functioning' or self-actualizing student is one who realizes their full potential, learns independently, exhibits extreme creativity, and demonstrates intrinsic motivation (growth needs) to achieve excellence beyond intellectual and personal limits.
- Option A is incorrect because self-actualization is at the top, not the bottom.
- Option B accurately describes self-actualization as the apex achieved after lower-level needs are met.
- Option C is incorrect because self-actualization is driven internally, not externally through fear.
- Option D is incorrect as Maslow's humanistic theory opposes purely mechanical S-R bonds.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct choice.
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