Question 1

Maslow denied the existence of evil in humans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Maslow had an ideal childhood where his parents can be described as self-actualized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In his needs-hierarchy theory,Maslow called the higher needs deficit needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Maslow defined _____ as a moment of intense ecstasy,during which the self is transcended and the person feels supremely powerful,confident,and decisive.

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A)   peak experience
B)   simulated experience
C)   delusion
D)   enlightenment

Question 5

In the context of Maslow's theory,cognitive needs are the innate needs to know and to understand.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Maslow admitted that his theory was not widely supported by laboratory research,but he argued that:

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A)   his theory is derived from the scientifically rigorous work of previous researchers.
B)   scientific research is not important in the study of human psychology.
C)   any idea that becomes popular is definitely reliable.
D)   his theory fits very well with the personal experience of most people.

Question 7

Scores indicating high self-actualization on the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) correlate negatively with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   alcoholism
B)   academic achievement
C)   emotional health
D)   ingenuity

Question 8

According to Maslow,metamotivation is sometimes called D-motivation or Deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Maslow,which of the following is an accurate statement about D-motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves striving for something specific to make up for something that is lacking within us.
B)   It involves maximizing our personal potential rather than striving for a particular goal object.
C)   It applies only to physiological needs.
D)   It motivates and urges people toward self-actualization.

Question 10

According to Maslow,failure to satisfy metaneeds is harmful and produces a kind of _____,which thwarts the full development of the personality.

Accepted Answer

A)   metapathology
B)   metadiscourse
C)   neurosis
D)   hallucinosis

Question 11

As proposed by Maslow,which of the following statements is true of the esteem needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is satisfied only in the form of recognition and social success.
B)   Satisfaction of the need for self-esteem allows people to feel confident of their strength.
C)   Satisfaction of the need for self-esteem is necessary for actual survival.
D)   It involves the maximum realization and fulfillment of our potentials,talents,and abilities.

Question 12

As described by Maslow,identify a characteristic of self-actualizers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-actualizers have a large group of friends.
B)   Self-actualizers suffer because of isolation.
C)   Self-actualizers appreciate what they have and take little for granted.
D)   Self-actualizers undertake challenging tasks for money,fame,and power.

Question 13

According to Maslow's research on emotionally healthy people,self-actualizers constitute _____ of the population.

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A)   1 percent or less
B)   about 11 percent
C)   50 percent or more
D)   nearly 90 percent

Question 14

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following is true of lower needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are stronger than the higher needs.
B)  They are called deficiency needs.
C)  Failure to satisfy lower needs produces a crisis.
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 15

Abraham Maslow is considered the founder and spiritual leader of the humanistic psychology movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The needs in the Maslow's needs-hierarchy theory are arranged in order from strongest at the bottom to the weakest at the top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Abraham Maslow was associated with _____ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytic
B)   individual
C)   behaviorist
D)   humanistic

Question 18

List out the characteristics of self-actualizers as identified by Maslow's research.

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Question 19

Maslow used the term _____ to describe people's doubts about their own abilities.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Jonah complex
B)   the Cassandra complex
C)   the Electra complex
D)   the Oedipus complex

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a projective technique used to assess personality.
B)   It has two major scales namely time competence and inner directedness.
C)   It was developed by Maslow.
D)   It was designed to assess the degree to which smartphone use can satisfy the needs in Maslow's system.

Exam 9: Abraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy Theory

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Maslow used the term _____ to describe people's doubts about their own abilities.

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Abraham Maslow was associated with _____ psychology.

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The needs in the Maslow's needs-hierarchy theory are arranged in order from strongest at the bottom to the weakest at the top.

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According to Maslow,which of the following is an accurate statement about D-motivation?

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According to Maslow's research on emotionally healthy people,self-actualizers constitute _____ of the population.

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According to Maslow,metamotivation is sometimes called D-motivation or Deficiency.

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As described by Maslow,identify a characteristic of self-actualizers.

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Abraham Maslow is considered the founder and spiritual leader of the humanistic psychology movement.

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According to Maslow,failure to satisfy metaneeds is harmful and produces a kind of _____,which thwarts the full development of the personality.

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In the context of Maslow's theory,cognitive needs are the innate needs to know and to understand.

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As proposed by Maslow,which of the following statements is true of the esteem needs?

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Maslow denied the existence of evil in humans.

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Maslow had an ideal childhood where his parents can be described as self-actualized.

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Scores indicating high self-actualization on the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) correlate negatively with _____.

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Maslow admitted that his theory was not widely supported by laboratory research,but he argued that:

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Maslow defined _____ as a moment of intense ecstasy,during which the self is transcended and the person feels supremely powerful,confident,and decisive.

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In his needs-hierarchy theory,Maslow called the higher needs deficit needs.

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