Abraham Maslow's theory on the hierarchy of needs posits that humans are motivated by the intrinsic need for self-actualization. Needs must be met in a hierarchical structure where meeting one need propels the individual to seek meeting "higher" needs. Maslow's theory is predicated on a breakd...
In 1964, psychologist Abraham Maslow (of Hierarchy of Needs fame) proposed that certain (more evolved) people were capable of achieving a euphoric mental state. He called such moments “peak experiences,” during which the individual perceived reality in an exciting and even m...