A theory of human motivation.
1943/07/01 by A. H. Maslow, Abraham H. Maslow · 20,638 citations
Psychology · #Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology #Cognitive psychology #Cognitive science #Human Behavior and Motivation #Psychological Testing and Assessment #Psychology
paper · doi:10.1037/h0054346
published in Psychological Review 50(4), 370-396 (American Psychological Association)
openalex publication_date 1943/07/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/06
Abstract
In a previous paper (13) various propositions were presented which would have to be included in any theory of human motivation that could lay claim to being definitive. These conclusions may be briefly summarized as follows: 1. The integrated wholeness of the organism must be one of the foundation stones of
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