Maslow’s Self-Actualization Theory
Self-actualization Theory was developed by Abraham Maslow to emphasize on an individual’s uniqueness and his/her potential for self-direction and improved functioning. This theory represents an individual’s journey of growth towards realization of the highest needs. Maslow introduced the Theory of Self-actualization based on the belief that people are motivated to look for ways of achieving personal goals in order to make their lives more meaningful and fulfilling. Therefore, Maslow’s Self-actualization Theory is considered as a motivational theory that comprises of a five-tier model of human needs that are known as the hierarchy of needs (Achilleos, 2017). The first level of needs is physiological/basic needs that must be satisfied including hunger, oxygen, sex, sleep, thirst, and removal of body waste. The second level is safety needs including self-protection while the third level is belongingness/love needs like acceptance and affiliation. The fourth level is self-esteem needs like achievement and recognition…...

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Achilleos, C. (2017, March 8). Abraham Maslow’s Self-Actualization Theory. Retrieved October 4, 2017, from  

Carducci, B.J. (2009). The psychology of personality: viewpoints, research, and applications (2nd ed.). Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.

 

https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Abraham-Maslow-Self-actualization-theory 

MASLOW'S HIEACHY AND BAIES TO SELF-ACTUALIZATION
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs

Abraham Maslow introduced his Hierarchy of Human Needs to explain the universal stages of development that all people go through (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2009). Stage I corresponds with the physiological needs of the individual, such as the normal biological processes that sustain life. Stage II corresponds with the need for physical security and safety, such as shelter and warmth. Stage III corresponds with the need for social relationships and close companionship, such as within the nuclear and extended family. Stage IV corresponds to the need for the approval or esteem of others in society beyond the family. Stage V corresponds to self-actualization and, unlike the other four stages, is not necessarily reached by all persons (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2009).

According to Maslow, the individual must successfully achieve each stage of development in order to progress to the next stage (Gerrig & Zimbardo,…...

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Byng-Hall, J. (1995). "Creating a Secure Family Base: Some Implications of Attachment

Theory for Family Therapy." Family Process, Vol. 34: 45 -- 58.

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Nemade, R., Reiss, N., and Dombeck, M. (2007). Sociology of Depression -- Effects of Culture. Retrieved online July 31, 2012:

Don Quixote, despite his inability to recognize between his conscious and unconscious selves, differed from Shylock in that made no conscious effort to allow his unconscious self to emerge. His continued exposure to an alternative life -- life in the world of fiction -- made him develop a stronger unconscious self: " ... he became so absorbed in his books that he spent his nights from sunset to sunrise ... And what with little sleep and much reading his brains got so dry he lost his wits. His fancy grew full of ... all sorts of impossible nonsense ... " This narrative about the development of Don Quixote de la Mancha's character, the metaphorical self of Don Quixote, was associated with the Captain's Leggatt's persona, the individual who symbolized the man's innermost desire for freedom and adventure. In effect, the hero that was Don Quixote surfaced to dominate over the…...

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Conrad, J. (1911). E-text of "The Secret Sharer." Available at:  http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/ConSecr.html .

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The key to flexibility of motivation is intrinsically conflicting motivational structures. The self as defined by Jung is the core or central component that keeps these opposing forces operating as an integrated whole. To what closing stages does this process manage? It was formed by evolution and so survival is the architect but it is survival not just of the next generation but into an unclear future. The self as described by Jung is the psychic image of this limitless potential for prospect development. For itself it focuses on the various dimensions of human functioning that put in to survival including ingenuity in all its forms.
Sensing the self as something irrational, as an impalpable existent, to which the ego is neither opposed nor subject, but simply attached, and about which it spins very much as the earth does round the sun, accordingly the goal of individuation is reached. The…...

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A Concept Analysis in Behavior Management: Self-Management in Psych Nursing Introduction
In nursing, when it comes to behavior management—i.e., helping individuals to alter their behavior in order to achieve a positive aim—various strategies are available. One concept of behavior management that has been handed down over generations of nursing practice is the concept of self-management. This concept analysis paper will analyze self-management by describing a history of the concept, its defining characteristics and attributes, antecedents and consequences, various cases related to the concept, empirical measurements, and recommendations following a discussion of the analysis.
Aims and Purposes of Analysis
Aims
The aims of this analysis are:
1) to obtain better understanding of a concept;
2) to obtain clarity in terms of what the concept means and how it impacts an environment, a population, a sector, an industry or a strategy; and
3) to establish definition in terms of empirical evidence that can be used to develop evidence-based practice, which…...

Edward L. Deci's Book "Why We Do What We Do Understanding Self-Motivation"
Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation" by Edward L. Deci's

Edward L. Deci's book structures on the hypothesis of an American school of psychology called "Humanistic Psychology." The most significant of all the other advocates of this school was the philosopher and psychologist Abraham Maslow, who lived and died between 1908 and 1970. Abraham Maslow established the conception of "self-actualization," as a technological and scientific expression.

In this field the experiencing person is of most important interest. Humanistic psychology starts with the study of individuals in real-life state of affairs. According to Edward L. Deci, Humans are subjects, rather than mere objects, of study. The writer argues that the humanists challenge, cannot be replicated after early physics, in which the objects of study are "out there." The writer asserts that the person has got to be examined and described…...

Case Study: ColinIntroductionColin is a 54-year-old male seeking counseling for what he describes as being in the benefits trap: he has gotten used to having free time and pursuing hobbies due to time off work related to a physical accident. He is reluctant to return to work, citing issues of stress and anxiety, but he also knows he needs to return to work in order to enhance his income and repair his relationship with his wife. The most important psychological issue within the case study is the gap between Colins cognitive understanding of his situation and his behavior, which he wants to modify so that it is more positive and less harmful. He cites drinking, depression, a difficult relationship with his wife, and social anxiety as the main problems he faces. The general issues raised within the case study are his lack of self-confidence and motivation to return to work…...

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ReferencesAsay, T.P & Lambert, M.J. (2002) ‘Therapist relational values’ in D.J. Cain & J. Seeman (eds) Humanistic Psychotherapies: Handbook of Theory and Practice. Washington, DC: American Psychological association, pp. 531-57.Butler, A.C., Chapman, J. E., Forman, E.M. & Beck, A.T. (2006) The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses, Clinical Psychology Review, 26, 17-31.Cruickshank, J. (n.d.). PSY6462: CBT in counselling and psychotherapy: is it really the best form of therapeutic intervention? PPT.Introduction to Pyschodynamic Theory. (n.d.). PPT.McLeod, J. (2013). An introduction to counselling. Open University Press.AppendixTreatment Plan Client Issue/s Interventionand date Review date Expected outcome Any further actions (interventions) proposed? Depression First Session Third Session Sixth Session Reinforce with miracle question Social Anxiety First Session Third Session Sixth session Reinforce with guided discovery if needed Avoidance/Denial Second Session Fourth Session Sixth Session Address issues of projection and transference Alcohol Misuse Second Session Fourth Session Sixth Session Address issues of projection and transference Relationship with wife Third Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Reinforce by reflecting on the ideal self

A company may be profitable, but not growing, and vice versa, thus affecting leverage (Aggaral and Zhao, 2007).
b. induce a negative relationship between firm value and leverage; conversely, if a firm is perceived with negative or flat growth, leverage is affected. Interestingly enough, new research shows that there are some micro-factors outside of growth that correlate to value and leverage. These include the way a corporation is managed, the size of the Board, the impression of large dividends and lack of focus on shareholder value, and milking of an industry (e.g. yellow pages in the day of the Internet). In addition, certain governmental regulations that are perceived as heavy handed and/or not conducive to growth or -- what is most critical -- perceived growth have considerable negative effects on leverage. Whether this psychological perception is valid or not, the research does not comment -- but it is surprising that…...

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Stanton's Solitude Of Self
Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech before the United States Senate in 1892 was the first major awakening of women receiving the right to vote, thus validating the equal rights for all people as written in the United States Constitution. The actual seed for the first omen's Rights Convention was actually planted when Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a well-known anti-slave and equal rights activist, met Lucretia Mott at the orld Anti-Slavery Convention in London; the conference that refused to allow Mott and other women delegates from the United States because of their gender. This refusal only infuriated the cause, many finding extreme commonality in anti-slavery and omen's Suffrage Movement (DuBois). In 1851, Stanton met temperance advocate Susan B. Anthony around 1851, found that they had a great deal in common and joined together in a three pronged approach to repeal or limit the sale of alcohol, emancipate the slaves, and…...

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Baker, J. Sisters: The Lives of America's Suffragists. New York: Hill and Wang, 2005. Print.

Banner, L. Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Radical for Women's Rights. New York: Addison-Wesley, 1997. Print.

DuBois, E. Woman Suffrage and Women's Rights. Albany, NY: New York University Press, 1998. Print.

"Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Solitude" Speech." January 1892. Milestone Documents. Web. March 2012. .

Self-Growth Taking the self-development path is imperative in order to excel in life. This is true for all social life encounters careers, disciplines or even academics. We must take full responsibility of our lives if we wish to progress. Improving ourselves is a central determiner for improving other area of our lives (Simuyemba, 2013).

According to Hibbert (2016) Personal development entails constantly trying to become a better person in terms of personality, knowledge and skills. The process involves recognition of one's weaknesses and developing self-love. One must abandon the pursuit of the illusion of perfection and stopping to begrudge yourself and others. Learn to see the world through the windows of faith rather than fear. It may involve coming to terms with reality by reconciling experiences and even pain and letting it pass.

Growing personality is a direct effect of life (Puddicombe, 2013) in a continuous learning curve; through meditation and mindfulness. Growth…...

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Hibbert, C. (2016). Personal Growth & Self-Actualization. Retrieved March 16, 2016, from Dr. Christina Hibbert: www.drchristinahibbert.com

Puddicombe, A. (2013, September 3). Personal Growth; Awareness provides the key to personal growth. Retrieved March 16, 2016, from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com

Simuyemba, M. (2013). Learn, Grow and Succeed. Retrieved March 16, 2016, from Motivation For Dreamers: www.motivationfordreamers.com

Christian Moral Philosophy, H. ichard Niebuhr takes a probing look at the characteristics of a moral life. So many times, people judge others as good or bad without examining the underlying characteristics of those judgments. However, Niebuhr rejects that idea. Instead, he goes beyond vague notions of good and bad and suggests that ethical behavior is inextricably intertwined with the concept of responsibility. esponsibility towards others is what guides people to engage in ethical ways. Moreover, to Niebuhr, this responsibility towards others does not imply any type of bondage. Instead, every individual has the freedom to act as he or she wants to act and the flexibility to respond in their own ways. Unethical people may act in ways that ignore their responsibilities towards others, while ethical people will respond in a way that demonstrates that concern for others guides their actions. In this way, Niebuhr seems to suggest…...

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Niebuhr, H. Richard. 1999. The responsible self: An essay in Christian moral philosophy.

Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.

identity of the self usually involves success. That success may include cars, luxury items, mansions, beautiful kids, and a beautiful spouse. It varies from person to person. Some people view success through self-actualization as well, having the ability to harness one's potentials and talents and becoming something more than what they thought possible. In The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald and The Talented Mr. Ripley by Highsmith, men attempt to find success through illegal means in order to fulfill their need of self-actualization and material gain. To them, success and self-actualization came from being wealthy and living in extravagance, not from being uniquely talented or philanthropic.
Only Gatsby, the man who gives is name to this book, was exempt from my reaction= Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened…...

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Fitzgerald, FS. The Great Gatsby. Ware: Wordsworth Classics, 1993. Print.

Highsmith, Patricia. The Talented Mr. Ripley. New York: W.W. Norton & Co, 2008. Print.

govern the extent to which we thrive as human beings. Our survival has been contingent on the fulfillment of needs since the moment we were born. Abraham Maslow saw great importance and significance in the fulfillment of human needs and created an entire theoretical perspective based in these needs. Everyone, including myself, is a product of the fulfillment, or lack of fulfillment, of certain needs. Essentially, our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being depend upon certain needs being met.
Maslow's theory rests in the concept that certain needs must be tended to and fulfilled prior to other needs. Furthermore, physiological needs must be established before safety needs, safety needs before belongingness needs, and belongingness needs before esteem needs, and finally all of these needs prior to self-actualization (Poston, 2009). These needs were arranged by Maslow in a pyramid, with physiological needs at the bottom and self-actualization at the…...

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Reference

Poston, B. (2009). An exercise in personal exploration: Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The Surgical Technologist, August, 347-53.

In that manner, 'self' actualization would entail perfecting the chemistry that makes up the mind and one would then go into philosophical meanderings regarding how to achieve that. A spiritualist, on the other hand, might associate the 'self' with the soul, concluding that 'self' actualization refers to eradicating grittiness of the soul via prayer, godly deeds, and other spiritual activities such as charity and repentance. In a colloquial sense, 'self' refers to the person him or herself that the individual has in mind when referring to the 'I', namely the personal being. In that colloquial sense, I perceive 'self'-actualization as referring to the endeavor to make the utmost of all the gifts granted me, whilst, simultaneously, smoothing away my negative (i.e. self-destructive) habits, so that I can become a better instrument for fulfilling my life's objectives to the optimum that I can.
D. How will you know if you are…...

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Maslow, a.H. (1970). Motivation and personality. New York, Harper & Row

Nietzsche, F. (1986). Human, all too human: a book for free spirits. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Crabb's book, Effective Biblical Counseling and the theories presented there. This paper will examine how Crabb treats some of the more popular theories in the book and how he is able to summarize them for the reader -- largely accomplishing this in a very accessible manner.
For instance, Crabb's treatment of Abraham Maslow's theory of classical needs hierarchy is extremely astute and user-friendly. Crabb explains how the need on the lowest rung of the hierarchy needs to be met and completed in order for the individual to be able to have sufficient motivation to get the subsequent need met and so on (Crabb, 1986). According to these ideologies, the lowest needs are the physical ones: food, water and comparable needs -- these are the needs that the organism must fulfill in order to survive (Crabb, 1986). The following need is the need of security, which encompasses a general sense and…...

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References

Crabb, L. (1986). Effective Biblical Counseling. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing.