Question

Who put forward the 'Need Hierarchy theory' and the level of aspiration of human being?

1. Watson
2. Maslow
3. Skinner
4. Carl Royers

• A. 4 only
• B. None of these
• C. 2 only
• D. 2, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2 only

THEORIES OF MOTIVATION

SELF- ACTUALIZATION THEORY(Need theory)

• The theory was developed by Abraham Maslow

• Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that explains human motivation.

• It suggests that humans are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, starting from the most basic physiological needs to the highest level of self-actualization.  

• He put forth the theory that man's basic needs are arranged in a hierarchy.

• The appearance of one need generally depends on the satisfaction of others.

• They are closely related to each other and may be arranged from the lowest to the highest development of the personality.