Maslow's theory is derived from:
a. the study of both animal and human behavior.
b. case histories of clinical patients.
c. the study of conditioned responses through behaviorism.
d. research on independent, self-sufficient, and fulfilled adults.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Maslow's theory does not derive from case histories of clinical patients but from research on creative, independent, self-sufficient, fulfilled adults. He concluded that each person is born with the same set of instinctive needs that enable us to grow, develop, and fulfill our potential.
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