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- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1943 American Psychological Association
- ISSN
- 0033-295x
- eISSN
- 1939-1471
- DOI
- 10.1037/h0054346
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
After listing the propositions that must be considered as basic, the author formulates a theory of human motivation in line with these propositions and with the known facts derived from observation and experiment. There are 5 sets of goals (basic needs) which are related to each other and are arranged in a hierarchy of prepotency. When the most prepotent goal is realized, the next higher need emerges. "Thus man is a perpetually wanting animal." Thwarting, actual or imminent, of these basic needs provides a psychological threat that leads to psychopathy.
Journal
Psychological Review – American Psychological Association
Published: Jul 1, 1943