Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Achieving one's potential refers to the belief that individuals have the ability to grow, develop, and reach their highest level of personal fulfillment and success.
A psychological approach that focuses on an individual's innate goodness, free will, and self-determination.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A theory that describes human motivation as a progression through different levels of needs, with self-actualization at the top.