Asked by Marcello Cappuccio on Sep 25, 2024

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Maslow's work on self-actualization began as an attempt to understand the personalities of

A) psychoanalytic pioneers Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler.
B) statisticians Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck.
C) anthropologist Ruth Benedict and Gestalt psychologist Max Wertheimer.
D) mystic Carl Jung and scientist B. F. Skinner.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Gestalt Psychologist

A psychologist who studies how people perceive and process information as whole forms rather than as separate component parts, emphasizing the context and patterns in learning and perception.

  • Acquire knowledge of the essential elements of humanistic psychology and the role of Maslow.
  • Apply Maslow's theories to real-life situations and personal development strategies.
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Madeline Meldrum4 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Maslow's work on self-actualization was influenced by the cultural relativism of anthropologist Ruth Benedict and the holistic approach of Gestalt psychologist Max Wertheimer.