The Concept of Self-Actualization

question 77

Multiple Choice

The concept of self-actualization

• A) can be measured in terms of projective tests.
• B) is too concrete to be of scientific utility.
• C) has yet to be tied to an objective measure.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Avoidant

A term often used to describe a pattern of behavior characterized by a desire to avoid certain situations, tasks, or interactions due to fear, anxiety, or perceived negative outcomes.

Rouge Test

A self-recognition test typically used on toddlers, where a mark is placed on the forehead and the child's reaction to its reflection is observed to assess self-awareness.

Awareness of Themselves

The condition in which an individual recognizes their own existence and characteristics.

Ainsworth's Study

Research conducted by Mary Ainsworth that classified types of child attachment into secure, avoidant, and ambivalent categories through the Strange Situation Procedure.