Maslow's description of self-actualized individuals was said to reflect his own personal values because he

A) selectively studied people with qualities he admired.
B) interpreted their flattering self-descriptions as a self-serving bias.
C) overemphasized the value of their loyalty to cultural norms.
D) used projective tests to assess their motives.

Self-actualized Individuals

People who have achieved their fullest potential, realizing their capabilities, and expressing their true selves.

Personal Values

The set of principles or standards of behavior that are regarded as important by an individual, guiding their actions and judgments.

Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.