What is the excitation and stimulation need according to Fromm? Has it been fulfilled by Ann and Jeff? Explain.

Using Fromm’s humanistic psychoanalytic theory, analyze Jeff and Ann’s behavior by answering the following questions.

What will be an ideal response?


We need a certain amount of stimulation in order to be at a peak of alertness and activity. This seems to have been fulfilled for Ann and Jeff because they are busy with careers and family and yet there is no mention of being overwhelmed by these activities.

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