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Humanist Perspective

Question 16 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

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: