Which of the following is true about Abraham Maslow's childhood and adolescence?

a. Books and education gave Maslow an escape from his ghetto of poverty and loneliness.
b. Maslow's athletic achievements gave him a sense of accomplishment.
c. Maslow was exceptional in his studies and his grades were consistently high.
d. Being the only child, Maslow was showered with affection by his parents.

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: When Maslow's early attempts at compensation to achieve recognition and acceptance as an athlete did not succeed, he turned to books. The library became the playground of his childhood and adolescence, and reading and education marked the road out of his ghetto of poverty and loneliness.