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As a key part of his humanistic approach, Abraham Maslow focused his research on the qualities of healthy, creative, and productive people. He analyzed the lives of exemplary figures like Albert Einstein and Eleanor Roosevelt to understand how healthy individuals develop and what characteristics they share.

Maslow's Study of Healthy Individuals

Based on his study of healthy and productive individuals, Abraham Maslow identified several shared characteristics of self-actualized people. These traits include being open, creative, loving, spontaneous, compassionate, concerned for others, and accepting of themselves.

Characteristics of a Self-Actualizer

A psychologist is developing a new theory of human motivation and personality. Instead of studying patients with psychological disorders, the psychologist decides to conduct in-depth biographical analyses of highly successful, creative, and emotionally fulfilled individuals. Which of the following best describes the foundational principle behind this research method?

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