Question 1

What is self-actualization? What are five characteristics of healthy, self-actualized people?

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization involves transcending the ego that involves actualizing one's potential and feeling closer to one's actual being. It is considered a state or process rather than an endpoint.
Refer to the detailed list in Table 7.1.

Question 2

Discuss some of the shortcomings of Roger's theory.

Accepted Answer

Concerns have been raised about the generalizability for his techniques. One of the major criticisms of Roger's theory is based on culture. The notion that there is a universal need for positive self-regard has been challenged (i.e. does not apply to all cultures).

Question 3

Upper level needs emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-completion and self-development 
B)  A final static endpoint 
C)  Deficiency motives 
D)  Health and safety motives 
A)  Self-completion and self-development 
B)  A final static endpoint 
C)  Deficiency motives 
D)  Health and safety motives A

Question 4

Describe the criticisms of Maslow's work.

Accepted Answer

The sequence of stages in Maslow's hiera

Question 5

Maslow created the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The phenomenal field 
B)  The need for self-regard 
C)  The hierarchy of needs 
D)  The fully functioning person 
A)  The phenomenal field 
B)  The need for self-regard 
C)  The hierarchy of needs 
D)  The fully functioning person

Question 6

According to Maslow, behaviour is motivated by deficiency motives and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic needs 
B)  Higher needs 
C)  Growth motives 
D)  Social influence 
A)  Basic needs 
B)  Higher needs 
C)  Growth motives 
D)  Social influence

Question 7

Discuss the contributions of humanistic perspectives on well-being.

Accepted Answer

The viewpoints of Maslow and Rogers prov

Question 8

Maslow defined the Jonah complex as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear of belongingness 
B)  Fear of greatness 
C)  Integral part of the self-actualization process 
D)  Fear of insignificance 
A)  Fear of belongingness 
B)  Fear of greatness 
C)  Integral part of the self-actualization process 
D)  Fear of insignificance

Question 9

Lower needs:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reflect growth motives 
B)  Reflect deficiency motives 
C)  Reflect both growth motives deficiency motives 
D)  Are independent of both growth motives deficiency motives 
A)  Reflect growth motives 
B)  Reflect deficiency motives 
C)  Reflect both growth motives deficiency motives 
D)  Are independent of both growth motives deficiency motives

Question 10

The movement within psychology that focuses on factors that maximize well-being and self-satisfaction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanistic psychology 
B)  Adjustment psychology 
C)  Psychodynamic psychology 
D)  Positive psychology 
A)  Humanistic psychology 
B)  Adjustment psychology 
C)  Psychodynamic psychology 
D)  Positive psychology

Question 11

Peak experiences are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ultimate emotional encounters 
B)  Universal tendencies 
C)  Moments void of fear and self-doubt 
D)  Equated with B-values 
A)  Ultimate emotional encounters 
B)  Universal tendencies 
C)  Moments void of fear and self-doubt 
D)  Equated with B-values

Question 12

Moments of feeling heavenly is referred to as having:

Accepted Answer

A)  Peak experiences 
B)  Peak actualization 
C)  Mindfulness 
D)  Hierarchical awareness 
A)  Peak experiences 
B)  Peak actualization 
C)  Mindfulness 
D)  Hierarchical awareness

Question 13

The receipt of positive feedback and love from significant others in our life is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unconditional positive regard 
B)  Conditions of worth 
C)  Phenomenal fields 
D)  Organismic valuing process 
A)  Unconditional positive regard 
B)  Conditions of worth 
C)  Phenomenal fields 
D)  Organismic valuing process

Question 14

"With time, I have gained a lot of insight about my life that has made me a stronger, more capable person." According to Ryff's research on well-being, this statement best corresponds to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Personal growth 
C)  Purpose in life 
D)  Self-acceptance 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Personal growth 
C)  Purpose in life 
D)  Self-acceptance

Question 15

According to Rogers, when the needs for positive regard and self-actualization are satisfied, it is then possible for an individual to become:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fully functioning 
B)  Self-actualized 
C)  Organismically valued 
D)  Self-aware 
A)  Fully functioning 
B)  Self-actualized 
C)  Organismically valued 
D)  Self-aware

Question 16

The perceptual field of awareness and cognition is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-regard 
B)  The phenomenal field 
C)  The hierarchical field 
D)  Self-actualization 
A)  Self-regard 
B)  The phenomenal field 
C)  The hierarchical field 
D)  Self-actualization

Question 17

It seems that the most useful measure of self-actualization is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Short Index of Self- Actualization 
B)  Personal Orientation Inventory 
C)  Personal Orientation Dimensions 
D)  Self-Actualization Identity Inventory 
A)  Short Index of Self- Actualization 
B)  Personal Orientation Inventory 
C)  Personal Orientation Dimensions 
D)  Self-Actualization Identity Inventory

Question 18

Which of the following researchers categorized self-worth contingencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crocker 
B)  Watts 
C)  Rogers 
D)  Maslow 
A)  Crocker 
B)  Watts 
C)  Rogers 
D)  Maslow

Question 19

Conditions of acceptance and non-judging is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Perfectionism Cognitions Therapy 
B)  Client-centered therapy 
C)  Contingencies of Self-Worth Approach 
D)  Fixed Role Therapy 
A)  Perfectionism Cognitions Therapy 
B)  Client-centered therapy 
C)  Contingencies of Self-Worth Approach 
D)  Fixed Role Therapy

Question 20

Which of the following is not included as a criticism of Maslow's work?

Accepted Answer

A)  The role of culture 
B)  The sequence of hierarchy stages 
C)  The progression to self-actualization 
D)  The characteristics of self-actualization 
A)  The role of culture 
B)  The sequence of hierarchy stages 
C)  The progression to self-actualization 
D)  The characteristics of self-actualization

What is self-actualization? What are five characteristics of healthy, self-actualized people?

Discuss some of the shortcomings of Roger's theory.

Upper level needs emphasize:

Describe the criticisms of Maslow's work.

Maslow created the concept of:

According to Maslow, behaviour is motivated by deficiency motives and ________.

Discuss the contributions of humanistic perspectives on well-being.

Maslow defined the Jonah complex as a:

Lower needs:

The movement within psychology that focuses on factors that maximize well-being and self-satisfaction is:

Peak experiences are:

Moments of feeling heavenly is referred to as having:

The receipt of positive feedback and love from significant others in our life is termed:

"With time, I have gained a lot of insight about my life that has made me a stronger, more capable person." According to Ryff's research on well-being, this statement best corresponds to:

According to Rogers, when the needs for positive regard and self-actualization are satisfied, it is then possible for an individual to become:

The perceptual field of awareness and cognition is referred to as:

It seems that the most useful measure of self-actualization is the:

Which of the following researchers categorized self-worth contingencies?

Conditions of acceptance and non-judging is associated with:

Which of the following is not included as a criticism of Maslow's work?

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

The Development of Personality

Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Personality, Mental Health, and Psychopathology

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Exam 7: Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

What is self-actualization? What are five characteristics of healthy, self-actualized people?

Discuss some of the shortcomings of Roger's theory.

Upper level needs emphasize:

Describe the criticisms of Maslow's work.

Maslow created the concept of:

According to Maslow, behaviour is motivated by deficiency motives and ________.

Discuss the contributions of humanistic perspectives on well-being.

Maslow defined the Jonah complex as a:

Lower needs:

The movement within psychology that focuses on factors that maximize well-being and self-satisfaction is:

Peak experiences are:

Moments of feeling heavenly is referred to as having:

The receipt of positive feedback and love from significant others in our life is termed:

"With time, I have gained a lot of insight about my life that has made me a stronger, more capable person." According to Ryff's research on well-being, this statement best corresponds to:

According to Rogers, when the needs for positive regard and self-actualization are satisfied, it is then possible for an individual to become:

The perceptual field of awareness and cognition is referred to as:

It seems that the most useful measure of self-actualization is the:

Which of the following researchers categorized self-worth contingencies?

Conditions of acceptance and non-judging is associated with:

Which of the following is not included as a criticism of Maslow's work?

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

The Development of Personality

Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Personality, Mental Health, and Psychopathology

Psychobiography and Personology

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