What Functions Do Strong Ethical Values Serve

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What functions do strong ethical values serve?

Understand and explain the key concepts of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Analyze and discuss the similarities and differences between Maslow's hierarchy of needs and other theorists' concepts of needs, including Horney, Rogers, Fromm, Erickson, and Sullivan.

Apply Maslow's holistic-dynamic theory to analyze individuals' experiences in case studies, focusing on the fulfillment or lack thereof of hierarchical needs.

Evaluate the outcomes of fulfilled versus unfulfilled needs on individual's psychological development and behavior.

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Definitions:

Lonely

Experiencing a feeling of sadness or isolation due to a lack of companionship or separation from others.

Middle Adulthood

A life stage typically occurring from ages 40 to 65, characterized by stability, career consolidation, and heightened concern for the next generation.

Stagnation

A period of little or no growth, development, or progress.

Ego Integrity

A sense of unity in one’s identity and values, often discussed as an achievement in older adulthood according to Erikson’s psychosocial stages.