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present and active in a ‘dynamic relationship’ with higher needs that we pursue,
though their presence and requirement might not be always felt prominently. A
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graphical presentation of the same is at figure .
Maslow went further to indentify following characteristics of
self-actualised persons and the behavioural traits as :
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a. Characteristics of self-actualised person(s):
(1) Perceives reality efficiently and can tolerate uncertainty;
(2) Accepts self and others for what they are;

(3) Spontaneous in thought and action;
(4) Problem-centred (not self-centred);
(5) Unusual sense of humour;
(6) Able to look at life objectively;

(7) Highly creative;
(8) Resistant to enculturation, but not purposely unconventional;
(9) Concerned for the welfare of humanity;
(10) Capable of deep appreciation of basic life-experience;

(11) Establish deep satisfying interpersonal relationship with a few
people;
(12) Peak experiences;

(13) Need for privacy;
(14) Democratic attitudes; and
(15) Strong moral/ethical standards.

b. Behaviour leading to self-actualisation:
(1) Experiencing life like a child with full absorption and
concentration;

(2) Trying new things instead of sticking to safe paths;

4. Figure titled “Dynamic Hierarchy of Needs”, available as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dynamic_hierar-
chy_of_needs_-_Maslow.svg, from “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs”, online article available at https://en.wikipe-
dia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs, accessed 22 Oct 2018.
5. Sze, David, ‘Maslow: The 12 Characteristics of a Self-Actualized Person’, online article available at https://www.huff-
post.com/entry/maslow-the-12-characteris_b_7836836; and ‘Maslow: 15 Traits of Self-Actualized People’, online article
available at https://artsofthought.com/2018/04/22/maslow-15-traits-of-self-actualized-people/, both accessed 20 Oct 2018.

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