Abraham Maslow
Abraham Maslow was an influential psychologist known for developing Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Psychologist
April 1, 1908
Aries
June 08, 1970
62
Brooklyn, New York
Abraham Maslow, a prominent twentieth-century psychologist, is renowned for his theory of psychological health known as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which posits that addressing inherent human needs in order of importance leads to self-actualization. Among his significant works are “Motivation and Personality” and “Toward a Psychology of Being.” Maslow also played a crucial role in the development of positive psychology, laying the groundwork for the movement and coining the term “positive psychology” in 1954. Additionally, he expanded his theory to encompass innate curiosity. Maslow’s contributions to psychology and his examination of human motivation continue to be highly esteemed in the field.