self-actualization — 1939, from SELF (Cf. self) + ACTUALIZATION (Cf. actualization). Popularized, though not coined, by U.S. psychologist and philosopher Abraham H. Maslow. (1908 1970) … Etymology dictionary
self-actualization — UK US (UK also self actualisation) noun [U] HR, MARKETING ► a person s desire to use all their abilities to achieve and be everything that they possibly can. The expression is used by Maslow in his theory of human motivation → Compare MASLOW S… … Financial and business terms
self-actualization — [self′ak΄cho͞o əl i zā′shən] n. full development of one s abilities, ambitions, etc … English World dictionary
Self actualization — See also: self actualizationSelf actualization is a term that has been used in various psychology theories, often in slightly different ways (e.g., Goldstein, Maslow, Rogers). The term was originally introduced by the organismic theorist Kurt… … Wikipedia
self-actualization — saviraiška statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Vienintelio, nepakartojamo savo vidinio Aš raiška; asmenybės savęs reiškimas veikla (prigimties gebėjimų, gabumų ir patirties realizavimas, poreikių patenkinimas, tikslų pasiekimas) … Sporto terminų žodynas
self-actualization — /self ak chooh euh leuh zay sheuhn, self ak /, n. Psychol. the achievement of one s full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world. Also called actualization. [1935 40] * * * … Universalium
self-actualization — self .actuali zation also self actualisation BrE n [U] technical when someone achieves what they want through work or in their personal life … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-actualization — self′ actualiza′tion n. psl the achievement of one s full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world • Etymology: 1935–40 self′ ac′tualize, v.i. ized, iz•ing … From formal English to slang
self-actualization — The theory most associated with Abraham Maslow , who argues from his studies of well functioning people that there is a hierarchy of human needs , each having to be met before a person can achieve his or her full potential. In ascending order,… … Dictionary of sociology
self-actualization — noun see self actualize … New Collegiate Dictionary
