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Consider the artist Pablo Picasso, who would become so involved in painting that he did not eat, sleep, or associate with others for days at a time. At other times, he was driven by public adoration, wanting to outdo his rival, Matisse. How do these events compare to Maslow's theory that basic motives must be satisfied before those farther up the hierarchy? Please provide references

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Maslow's theory is examined through the context of Picasso's life and work ethic.

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