Think back over the course of your life and identify two
people whom you consider to be highly self-actualizing according to Maslow’s
viewpoint. By definition, these are individuals who: (1) do not exhibit major
pathology such as depression or anxiety; and (2) are motivated by higher needs,
such as the needs for creativity, aesthetics, knowledge, and for making the
world a better place. They also have frequent peak experiences—that is, moments
of great happiness and fulfillment. (a) Describe each person in a couple of
paragraphs, focusing on the behaviors that you associate with
self-
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Think back over the course of your life and identify two
people whom you consider to be highly self-actualizing according to Maslow’s
viewpoint. By definition, these are individuals who: (1) do not exhibit major
pathology such as depression or anxiety; and (2) are motivated by higher needs,
such as the needs for creativity, aesthetics, knowledge, and for making the
world a better place. They also have frequent peak experiences—that is, moments
of great happiness and fulfillment. (a) Describe each person in a couple of
paragraphs, focusing on the behaviors that you associate with
self-actualization. (b) Is either person an inspiring role model for you? If
so, how?

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