Maslow, Rogers & Humanism
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When analyzing the psychological process of moving from lower-level or 'deficiency needs' to higher-level or 'growth needs' in Abraham Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs Theory', which of the following statements most authentically explains the internal dynamics and limitations of this theory?
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According to Abraham Maslow's theory, needs are divided into two main categories—Deficiency Needs (D-Needs) and Growth Needs (B-Needs).
Key Concepts
- Deficiency Needs (D-Needs): Needs such as physiological, safety, and belongingness needs are activated when a deficit is felt, and their satisfaction temporarily reduces tension.
- Growth Needs (B-Needs): Needs such as self-actualization, knowledge, and aesthetic appreciation are linked to internal growth, and their fulfillment does not extinguish motivation; rather, it intensifies it further.
Therefore, option A correctly identifies the fundamental distinction between the transient nature of D-needs and the intrinsic, expansive nature of B-needs.
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