summarize the following
However, his theory has been criticised on four main
counts:
1. It lacks scientific rigour.
2. It is vague about how the concept of self-actualisation is derived.
3. It has been challenged for its rigid structuring of higher-level needs.
Critics have pointed out that people tend to differ in the value they
place on some of the levels of need. For example, some people may
consider that developing a relationship (a love need) has priority over
high academic achievement (an esteem need).
4. In collectivist cultures, the notion of self-actualisation may make no
sense at all
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Critics have raised concerns about Maslow's theory of self-actualization, citing lack of scientific rigor, vagueness in deriving the concept, rigid structuring of higher-level needs, and cultural differences in prioritizing needs. In collectivist cultures, the concept of self-actualization may not apply at all.
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