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Which sentence best describes Abraham Maslow’s view on personality?

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Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by internal conflicts.
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Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by internal needs.
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Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by others’ needs.
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Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by others’ conflicts.
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Mariah trained for months leading up to the marathon, and she won. After seeing this, her friends and family would describe her as motivated and athletic. According to Maslow, which need is Mariah trying to meet? A. safety B. physiological C. esteem D. cognitive Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Kendra views herself as smart, independent, and athletic. According to Carl Rogers, Kendra's thoughts represent her __________. A. self-concept B. internal desires C. physiological components D. esteem needs Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Which of the following statements represents academic field support for the humanistic perspective?

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The humanistic perspective’s optimistic view on human nature led to more positive psychology.
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The humanistic perspective has a very realistic view of human nature.
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The humanistic perspective’s theories are easily tested and measured.
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The humanistic perspective has extensive research to back its theories.
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Carl Rogers' view of self-concept includes all of the following except __________. A. self-understanding B. personal likes and dislikes C. personal strengths and weaknesses D. biological urges Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Recognizing the influence of subjective personal experiences and beliefs is the foundation of the __________ that humanistic theorists use to explain personality. A. behavioral perspective B. person-centered approach C. self-perception theory D. phenomenological approach Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Crystal’s family has noticed that she is always looking up information in books, newspapers, dictionaries, and on the Internet. If Crystal doesn’t know an answer to something, how something works, or why something exists, she will continue to research until she finds the answer. Her family describes her as smart, curious, and resourceful. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, what need is Crystal fulfilling? Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Crystal’s family has noticed that she is always looking up information in books, newspapers, dictionaries, and on the Internet. If Crystal doesn’t know an answer to something, how something works, or why something exists, she will continue to research until she finds the answer. Her family describes her as smart, curious, and resourceful. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, what need is Crystal fulfilling?

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safety
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self-actualization
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aesthetic
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cognitive
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Baby Mark cries and kicks his feet until his father brings him a bottle. Mark immediately becomes calm and happy. According to Abraham Maslow, Mark was crying and kicking because his _________ needs were not being met.

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cognitive
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self-actualization
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esteem
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physiological
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Baby Mark cries and kicks his feet until his father brings him a bottle. Mark immediately becomes calm and happy. According to Abraham Maslow, Mark was crying and kicking because his _________ needs were not being met.

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cognitive
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self-actualization
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esteem
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physiological
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Followers of the humanistic perspective are said to have a(n) _________ view of human nature.A.primitiveB.pessimisticC.optimisticD.creative

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According to Maslow, what are some of the traits and qualities of self-actualizing individuals?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: According to Maslow, self-actualizing individuals are realistically aware of their own identity. They maintain balanced personalities due to continuous efforts for personal growth. A few characteristics of a self-actualizing person are independence, a sense of humor, spontaneity, rationality, intuition, having an appreciation of the world around them, and striking a balance between polarities of personalities, such as the ability to be childlike and mature. Among the many characteristics of self-actualizing individuals is something Maslow referred to as peak experiences, which refers to experiencing great emotional highs more often than others. Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information:

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