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What is Maslow's Theory of Needs and Opponent-Process Theory of Motivation?

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This solution provides a concluding summary comparing Maslow's Theory of Needs and Opponent-Process Theory of Motivation.

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In conclusion, Maslow's theory of needs was in reaction to behavioral psychology, with its emphasis placed on biological needs and deficiencies (e.g. sleep, hunger, safety, etc.) that act as motives. These deficiencies or D-needs generate a need, which acts as a motivator to eliminate the deficiency (reduce the drive), which results in satisfaction. In addition, Maslow emphasized an entirely different set of motives. These involved enhancing existence or "being." B-needs include truth, goodness, and beauty, unity, perfection, and completion or ...

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