Self-Actualization
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CORE DEFINITION
The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the process by which an individual realizes their full potential and talents. Self-actualizers are characterized by realistic perception, acceptance of self and others, spontaneity, problem-centeredness, and autonomy. It is the ideal state and continuous process of human development.
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Direction for potential development. In personal development, education, and organizational management, it promotes self-actualization. It helps us support self-actualization by identifying talents and potential, creating development opportunities, fostering autonomy, and encouraging creative expression, thereby achieving personal growth, peak experiences, and maximizing potential.
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At the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs: after basic needs are satisfied, people tend to realize their potential, pursue authenticity and growth. Manifested as spontaneity, problem-centeredness, autonomy, peak experiences, and other traits.
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