Question

Connor is at the top of his class, has been accepted to his choice of colleges, and has a plan for the future. He gets along well
with others and is the go to person when his friends have problems. According to Maslow and the humanists, Connor is on his
way to
A)
self-awareness
B)
self-actualization.
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becoming extremely introverted.
D)
using defense mechanisms to get by.
failing because of external locus of control.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - B) self-actualization.

Explanation:

Within Abraham Maslow’s (1908 – 1970) theory of Hierarchy of Needs, Connor is on the way to self-actualization, because:

• He is doing very well in his activities (on top of his class)  an have found the field that he is good at (has been accepted to his choice of colleges). It puts Connor on the initial stage of realizing his full potential.
• He is content with his life choices and area of activities, which allows him to be supportive of others (is the go to person when his friends have problems). Conversely, if he was struggling and dissatisfied, he would not be able to help others.
• Connor is making plans for the future, which is necessary to achieve the self-actualization bye realizing his full potential. For example, become successful surgeon.