The standard statement on self-actualisation and data. Applications are made to the theories and science of personality, psychotherapy, personal growth and general psychology.
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176 of 183 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book's title and author intrigued me in the first place. I'd heard about Maslow's hierarchy of needs in college. Usually, about half a page or so was dedicated to it in general college psychology textbooks. What a disservice! Dipping one's big toe in the swimming pool is not the same as plunging into it. This book deserves to be plunged into, marked up, highlighted, commented on, thought about, and discussed. It is brilliant, original, fascinating, and readable. I'm not sure how to say it because there is so much, but I would say that what makes it especially unique is its study of psychologically healthy people (Maslow calls them self-actualizing people). This book will turn your brain on. I am not a technically/medically trained person. It took time to read trough Motivation and Personality, mostly because I wanted to stop and think about what it was saying. It's not a rush through kind of book. This book, as well as Dr. Peck's "People of Lie," exposed a whole new layer of the world I live in. I believe it fine tunes perceptions and make one so much more aware and alive.
62 of 70 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the best books written in Psychology and is often overlooked my many people in the field. It was last revised in 1970 and it is still a classic in the field. If you want to see "future" projections of what is it is to be human, read this book. The man was a genius.
41 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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I was assigned to read this book for my AP Psychology class, at first it was really boring to me, I'll be honest. But after a while it started to grow on me, and I began enjoying learning the teachings of Maslow. I agree with Maslow's pyramid of needs, and after reading this book I have began to notice when people's needs arent being met, and how aggitated they will get when trying to achieve the needs that they want. This book will open up a lot of people's eyes and allow people to see things in a different light, if they are willing to get through the very detailed sections of Maslow's ideas. Overall, the book was enjoyable, a little slow because it is basically a giant thesis paper, but still enjoyable and much will be learned from this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Old and good
The book arrived as described, knowlegeable and readable. This is a definite must read for the theorist interested in personality theory.
Published 22 days ago by DAvid
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I am enjoying this book
Abrahm Maslow he was the hero of the human brain. I support it. I read this book more than 3 times and I am still enjoyin this book it is very very nice book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by as7422as
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THE FIRST BOOK STATEMENT OF MASLOW'S "HIERARCHY OF NEEDS"
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) was an American psychologist best known for his conceptualization of a "hierarchy of human needs" and "self-actualization. Read more
Published on September 21, 2010 by Steven H. Propp
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Rings true, so true.
This guy was a thinker. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. I can't believe how expensive it is. I got is used for a little less.
Published on June 17, 2010 by Happy Go Lucky
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THE GENESIS OF A REVOLUTION IN PSYCHOLOGY
Many years ago this book changed my life and inspired me to read everything Dr. Maslow wrote. Of particular value is the section "Self-Actualizing People ... Read more
Published on January 1, 2009 by Larry Mullins
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, but an used one would have done fine!
This book is essential to any psychology student & even those interested in how advertising works or motivation in general. Read more
Published on August 10, 2008 by K. A.
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Five Stars Just Isn't Enough!
Motivation and Personality explores the complex world of what motivates people and how their personalities interact with these motivations. Read more
Published on June 13, 2008 by C. Clayton
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This book is $41.75 at Barnes and Noble
I thought Amazon had the best deals on books.
Published on February 4, 2004
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Valuble for Life
Maslow pours his wisdom into our minds explaining the core needs of human beings. This is a great book to learn about yourself and the motivations of others.
Published on June 9, 2003 by Jimmy Campbell
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