Feist−Feist: Theories of
Personality, Seventh
Edition
III. Humanistic/Existential
Theories- Maslow: Holistic
Dynamic Theory
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Companies, 2009(3) spontaneity, simplicity, and naturalness; (4) a problem-centered
approach to life; (5) the need for privacy; (6) autonomy; (7) freshness of
appreciation; (8) peak experiences; (9) social interest; (10) profound
interpersonal relations; (11) a democratic attitude; (12) the ability to
discriminate means from ends; (13) a philosophical sense of humor;
(14) creativeness; and (15) resistance to enculturation.- In his philosophy of science, Maslow argued for a Taoistic attitude,one
that is noninterfering, passive, receptive, and subjective. - The Personal Orientation Inventory(POI) is a standardized test designed
to measure self-actualizing values and behavior. - The Jonah complexis the fear of being or doing one’s best.
- Psychotherapyshould be directed at the need level currently being
thwarted, in most cases love and belongingness needs.
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