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Maslow's Theory of Motivation

A Critique

Psychology Department, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA 95003.

This critique of Maslow's theory of motivation examines all of its major components. The theory is summarized and its basic propositions are analyzed in the light of internal logic, other relevant theories, and related research. This examination points up many deficiencies in Maslow's theory, which enjoys wide acceptance, especially among humanistic psychologists. Suggestions are made regarding modifications to the theory that would remedy many of its more serious problems but at the same time preserve its perceptive insights.

Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Vol. 31, No. 3, 89-112 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/0022167891313010


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