A Theory of Human Motivation

I like the fact that Kindle makes this book easy to read. When I got to words I didn't understand or couldnt pronounce, the dictionary feature helped a bunch. The book explains why humans have motivation and compares the different needs that we have that drives motivation. Furthermore, I was able to listen to the audio book version of this title via Youtube and follow along with the text on Kindle. I gave it 5 stars because it was a very interesting read and I will use this book as a reference when I write psychology papers in the future on this topic!!

Easy read, understandable and enlightening to the human condition. I found this to be useful for my own research into Maslow.

This paper is a highly intellectual and theoretical writing on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. I had to re-read certain parts, highlight, and take time to make practical associations so that I felt I understood. However, it is precisely that challenging reading that I find stimulating. This is a foundational explanation of the theory of motivation. It explains how only upon the satisfying of the prepotent need does the importance of the next need emerge. It also offers some clarifications. For example, depending on the person’s health (psychological, physical, etc.), some needs considered basic are not in the order as presented. Because I am one who is interested in understanding motivation, I found this article helpful. If you are one who studies goal setting or is a goal setter yourself, it will give a different perspective of why you set the goals you do.Overall, this is probably not on everyone’s “must read” list, but it is a good primer on perhaps what is the most known theory of motivation - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Maslow, has great insight and his wisdom is timeless.

To be honest, I should have expected what I got for this price. It contains Maslow's complete 1943 paper, no complaints there. The cover, however, is flimsy like a cheap business card, and bound with staples like a pamphlet (no author or title on binding). Great read, but I wish I had shelled out a few extra bucks for something more durable I could stick in my bookshelf and be able to locate.

It's short, sweet and to the point. It's 15 pages long, but filled with some valuable ideas. I knew some background on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, but it was good to read the original publication. The ideas have definitely found their way into my worldview.I'd recommend this to anyone in search of a higher understanding of himself or herself or others.

This was an excellent paper from about 1943 (put in book format) written by Maslow outlining his developmental theory. It provided clarity over what you read in text or from others about his developmental theory. As a College psychology professor, I really enjoyed the book and the clarity that I got from it. The References are a whose who in early Psychology. I strongly recommend this "paper".

I bought this book since Maslow's hierarchy of needs played into my grad school thesis on food insecurity. It was super useful, and I would definitely recommend for anyone who is interested in reading more of Maslow's work.