Maslow Has Been Criticized on the Grounds That His Research

question 42

Multiple Choice

Maslow has been criticized on the grounds that his research

• A) should have included neurotics and psychotics.
• B) simply restated what psychology already knew about personality.
• C) is not scientifically rigorous.
• D) does not apply outside the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Shut-down Point

The price and quantity point at which a business ceases operations because continuing would result in losses.

Economically Efficient

A situation where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society or minimizes the cost of achieving a set output level.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Social Cost

The total cost to society of an activity or decision, including both direct costs borne by the individual and indirect costs absorbed by the broader community.