A Theory of Human Motivation
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A Theory of Human Motivation is the seminal 1943 paper by psychologist Abraham Maslow that introduced the hierarchy of needs as a framework for understanding human behavior and motivation.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| A Theory of Human Motivation canonical | 2 |
| Maslow 1943 paper | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T849425 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Theory of Human Motivation Context triple: [Abraham Maslow, notableWork, A Theory of Human Motivation]
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A.
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind is an influential 1829 work of associationist psychology and philosophy by James Mill that systematically examines mental processes through the principles of association.
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B.
Models of Man
Models of Man is a seminal book by Herbert A. Simon that explores human decision-making and behavior through the lens of bounded rationality and mathematical models in the social sciences.
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C.
Science and Human Behavior
Science and Human Behavior is a foundational book by B. F. Skinner that systematically presents the principles of behaviorism and their application to understanding and predicting human actions.
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D.
The Direction of Human Development
"The Direction of Human Development" is a work by anthropologist Ashley Montagu that explores the biological, social, and cultural factors shaping human growth and evolution.
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E.
On Becoming a Person
"On Becoming a Person" is a seminal 1961 book by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers that outlines his client-centered therapeutic approach and explores the process of personal growth and self-actualization.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Theory of Human Motivation Target entity description: A Theory of Human Motivation is the seminal 1943 paper by psychologist Abraham Maslow that introduced the hierarchy of needs as a framework for understanding human behavior and motivation.
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A.
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind is an influential 1829 work of associationist psychology and philosophy by James Mill that systematically examines mental processes through the principles of association.
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B.
Models of Man
Models of Man is a seminal book by Herbert A. Simon that explores human decision-making and behavior through the lens of bounded rationality and mathematical models in the social sciences.
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C.
Science and Human Behavior
Science and Human Behavior is a foundational book by B. F. Skinner that systematically presents the principles of behaviorism and their application to understanding and predicting human actions.
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D.
The Direction of Human Development
"The Direction of Human Development" is a work by anthropologist Ashley Montagu that explores the biological, social, and cultural factors shaping human growth and evolution.
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E.
On Becoming a Person
"On Becoming a Person" is a seminal 1961 book by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers that outlines his client-centered therapeutic approach and explores the process of personal growth and self-actualization.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic paper
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psychology paper ⓘ scholarly article ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
human needs are organized in a hierarchy
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lower-level needs must be relatively satisfied before higher-level needs become salient ⓘ self-actualization is a higher-order need ⓘ |
| author | Abraham Maslow ⓘ |
| basedOn |
clinical observation
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theoretical analysis ⓘ |
| citedAs | seminal work in motivational theory ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describes |
basic needs
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growth needs ⓘ |
| field |
humanistic psychology
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motivational psychology ⓘ psychology ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Maslow 1943 paper
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linked to:
A Theory of Human Motivation
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| hasKeyConcept |
deficiency needs
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growth needs ⓘ hierarchical organization of needs ⓘ self-actualization ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOn |
normal human development
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psychopathology ⓘ |
| influenced |
applications of motivation theory in the workplace
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humanistic psychology movement ⓘ later formulations of Maslow's expanded hierarchy ⓘ |
| influencedField |
clinical psychology
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education ⓘ management theory ⓘ organizational behavior ⓘ personality psychology ⓘ |
| introducesConcept |
esteem needs
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love and belongingness needs ⓘ physiological needs ⓘ safety needs ⓘ self-actualization needs ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
hierarchy of needs
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human motivation ⓘ human needs ⓘ |
| proposesConcept |
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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linked to:
hierarchy of needs
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| publicationYear | 1943 ⓘ |
| publishedIn | Psychological Review ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
humanistic approach
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needs-based theory of motivation ⓘ |
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Subject: A Theory of Human Motivation Description of subject: A Theory of Human Motivation is the seminal 1943 paper by psychologist Abraham Maslow that introduced the hierarchy of needs as a framework for understanding human behavior and motivation.
Referenced by (3)
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linked to: A Theory of Human Motivation