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Humanist Perspective

Question 1 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

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

Answer
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Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by internal conflicts.
B
Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by internal needs.
C
Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by others’ needs.
D
Maslow believed that a person’s personality is influenced by others’ conflicts.

Explanation

Maslow’s humanistic theory emphasizes the role of a person’s needs in shaping motivation and development. His hierarchy of needs ranges from basic physiological needs to self-actualization, so the best description is that personality is influenced by internal needs. Internal conflicts are more closely associated with Freud’s psychoanalytic theory.

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