Which comments by an adult best indicate self-actualization? Select all that apply
a. "I am content with a good book."
b. "I often wonder if I chose the right career."
c. "Sometimes I think about how my parents would have handled problems."
d. "It's important for our country to provide basic health care services for everyone."
e. "When I was lost at sea for 2 days, I gained an understanding of what is important."
ANS: A, D, E
Self-actualized persons enjoy privacy, have a sense of democracy, and show positive outcomes associated with peak experiences. Self-doubt, defensiveness, and blaming are not consistent with self-actualization.
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